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About the Role

As a Technical Lead for Substation Projects, you will play a key role in the end-to-end development and execution of high-voltage infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for coordinating engineering activities across multiple disciplines and ensuring the effective integration of electrical systems, civil interfaces, and grid connection requirements. You will support projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from early concept development and detailed engineering to delivery support—ensuring technical consistency, regulatory compliance, and high-quality execution within the German energy market. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, grid operators, clients, and external partners, you will help deliver complex power infrastructure solutions. At the same time, you will contribute to strengthening technical capabilities within the organization and support the evolution of modern substation and grid integration concepts, particularly in the context of the energy transition.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall technical delivery of high-voltage substation projects across multiple voltage levels
Ensure alignment between primary systems, secondary systems, and protection concepts
Coordinate interfaces between electrical engineering, civil works, and grid connection requirements
Monitor technical execution with respect to quality, schedule, and cost targets
Develop and align technical concepts for high-voltage substations, including layout and system architecture
Ensure functional integration of protection, control, and automation systems
Support the development of grid connection and system design concepts
Maintain technical consistency across all project phases
Ensure compliance with German technical standards and applicable engineering regulations
Support permitting and approval processes with authorities and grid operators
Ensure alignment with grid code and utility requirements
Act as a technical interface between clients, grid operators, internal engineering teams, and contractors
Translate technical requirements into clear engineering deliverables
Support technical discussions and decision-making across project stakeholders
Contribute to the development of modern substation concepts supporting the energy transition
Support continuous improvement of engineering capabilities within the organization
Help shape scalable solutions for future energy infrastructure projects

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
Experience in planning and delivery of high-voltage or substation infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of primary, secondary, and protection systems
Familiarity with German and European technical standards in the power sector
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across project stakeholders
Strong communication skills in German and English
Structured, solution-oriented engineering mindset with a holistic system view

Location

Berlin, Germany

Work Type

Hybrid

Education Level

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.