Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
AECOM are looking for Electrical Engineers with varying areas of expertise / experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team.
Successful candidates will be deployed to work predominately on solar PV projects; however, they will have the opportunity to work on different projects providing electrical support for the following types of technologies:
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Onshore and offshore wind
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Hydroelectric – run of river and pumped storage.
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Hydrogen production and storage
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
The successful candidate(s) will join our project teams to deliver a range of feasibility, design, and technical advisory roles. Working on a range of commercial-scale rooftop, carport, floating and ground mount solar PV projects including design services for some of the largest NSIP scale solar PV projects in the UK as well as projects in across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), some of which will also include energy storage.
Key responsibilities:
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Designing solar PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.
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Responsible for reviewing EPC contractor electrical designs for solar PV, wind, BESS, and wind projects to ensure compliance with Employer’s Requirements, local regulations, grid codes, and applicable industry standards.
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Assessing HV/LV system designs, single line diagrams, protection and control schemes, cable sizing and routing, earthing and lightning protection, and substation interfaces.
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Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
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Conducting technical site surveys (nationwide).
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Attend client meetings and build rapport to coordinate and develop solutions.
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Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders, from a technical perspective.
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Uphold a robust health and safety culture across the company.
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Gain and maintain knowledge of the latest Electrical Codes.
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Engineering technical excellence and pride in work and project outcomes.
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Application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.
Come grow with us.
We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project
And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
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BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering Degree
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Driver’s license to enable access to remote sites
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Proven track record and experience in the design, specification or construction of renewable energy projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
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Ability to produce formal reports and documents.
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Highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and with an eye for detail.
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Looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.
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Knowledge of LV and HV electrical system design from feasibility through to detailed design, including preparation or review of single line diagrams, schematics and general arrangement drawings
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Familiarity with relevant IEC and national standards, design codes and grid compliance requirements.
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Awareness of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and/or Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act.
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Experience with CAD software packages, and ability to produce detailed AUTOCAD drawings including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and site layouts.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office. Including high proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
