Principal HV Engineer (Rail)

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we''re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world''s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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 Job description Lead and manage the technical and commercial delivery of electrical design packages across rail infrastructure projects with a focus on high voltage (HV) substation, traction power and LV design. Develop concept and detailed designs, key elements of design deliverables including technical reports, electrical calculations and design specifications Review CAD drawings and ensure thorough documentation of all design work. Mentor and oversee the work of junior engineers and CAD technicians. Act as Lead Engineer/CRE, Checker on projects, ensuring all outputs are delivered on time, to budget and to client expectations. Ensure accuracy in drawings and calculations, designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance Play a key role in developing our HV substation and LV design capability as part of the Electrification & Power (E&P) team Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions Familiarity with the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support Demonstrated ability to manage design packages independently and contribute to project planning and execution. Qualifications Qualification BE/ BTech or ME/MTech degree in Electrical Engineering Chartered (or actively working towards chartership) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization 12 + years of experience in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery Experience in leading projects as a checker, CRE or Lead Engineer Proven experience in HV substation design, traction power and LV design preferably on Rail infrastructure projects. Experience working with UK clients or on international projects is a strong advantage. Strong understanding of international design standards (such as Network Rail, BS, IEC, or equivalent). Strong technical writing, Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others Additional Information At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.