Transmission and Distribution (T&D;) Technical Lead
Company Description
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. We are seeking an experienced Technical Leader for our Transmission & Distribution discipline, with deep expertise in High Voltage Networks and Primary Substations. This role will provide technical leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of high-voltage substation infrastructure projects, supporting our growing team and expanding project portfolio
In this role, you will act as the technical authority for primary substation engineering, protection, and control systems, providing strategic technical leadership, engineering governance, and quality oversight across HV and EHV substation projects, including AIS and GIS substations within transmission and distribution networks.
You will guide engineering teams and technical leads through all project phases, from concept and feasibility through FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
You will be part of the technical delivery team, work closely with project leadership, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and clients, contributing to major grid reinforcement, renewable integration, and large-scale infrastructure programs.
Act as technical authority for primary and secondary substation engineering, providing strategic direction and technical leadership across projects.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for protection and control systems across HV substation projects.
Provide oversight and technical guidance for the design of HV/EHV primary systems, including AIS/GIS substations, equipment layouts, busbar schemes, and HV cable interfaces.
Define engineering strategies and technical approaches aligned with industry standards, client specifications, and network requirements.
Substation general arrangements, equipment layouts,



and specifications
Busbar configurations, calculations, and conductor sizing
Electrical clearances, insulation coordination, and short-circuit studies
Earthing and grounding system design Protection and control schematics
Interlocking and control logic diagrams
Relay configuration and functional design specifications
Ensure proper integration of protection systems, SCADA interfaces, communication networks, and primary substation equipment.
Ensure technical consistency, quality, and compliance across substation engineering projects.
Lead technical design reviews and engineering assurance processes, ensuring alignment with project requirements and international standards
Project Oversight & Multidisciplinary Coordination:
Provide technical oversight across major infrastructure and substation programs, supporting project leadership teams in defining engineering strategies and delivery approaches.
Ensure effective coordination between primary, secondary, civil, structural, system studies, and commissioning disciplines.
Act as senior technical interface with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders.
Support development of technical proposals, engineering strategies, and major project bids.
Lead and develop engineers and technical specialists, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
Coordinate engineering resources across projects to ensure efficient delivery and consistent technical quality.
Degree in electrical engineering

Experience in HV primary substation engineering including protection and control engineering
Proven experience delivering large transmission or distribution substation projects across multiple phases (concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support)




Experience supporting major infrastructure programs and multidisciplinary project delivery
Ability to maintain high technical standards across projects and teams
Experience working on UK transmission or distribution substation projects
Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation systems
Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or site engineering activities
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.
#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.
Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. 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 2025. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a general team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

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