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About the Role

This role focuses on developing and delivering grid connection services projects within AECOM's growing Energy business, specifically supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. It offers a diverse opportunity to work on varied projects with major Power and Energy clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical design through power system studies.
• Undertake detailed power system/grid code compliance studies using tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS/E.
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Undertake grid connection due diligence including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment and capacity/constraints assessment.
• Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of the PS&E package.
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Perform or support on quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Liaise with OEMs and clients to drive the technical outcomes.
• Support with bids/proposals.

Requirements

• Proven relevant professional experience working for an Engineering Design Consultancy or an OEM or Utility Network Planning and connections.
• Proven understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for both regulated and industrial networks.
• Strong understanding of the UK technical requirements (UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28) and guidelines for connecting new generators and loads (knowledge of the Ireland Grid Code is also beneficial).
• Demonstrated understanding of control and protection principles of high voltage substation equipment, transmission lines, generators, transformers, reactive equipment, etc.
• Basic understanding of power electronics and control systems related to renewable technologies.
• Exceptional levels of written and oral communication.

Skills

• Proficient in PSCAD, PowerFactory and python scripting.
• Prior use of PSSE and ETAP expertise is desirable.

Location

• UK - London - Aldgate Tower

Work Type

• Hybrid

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Technical practice networks.
• AECOM University.
• Volunteering days.
• Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs.

About the Company

• 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.
• We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
• We invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team.
• We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
• 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.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.