Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM's Electrification & Power team as a Principal Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer, delivering complex rail projects across the UK with opportunities to support international projects. You will be responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of key traction power and high voltage substation projects, acting as Discipline Lead or Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) where required. Your work will span the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies and outline design through to detailed design and construction support. Key responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of drawings and calculations, delivering cost-effective and constructable designs compliant with relevant codes and standards, and providing technical leadership and mentorship within the team. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure coordinated and efficient delivery. Additionally, you will undertake site visits, provide construction stage design support, and contribute to bids and proposals. A strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM requirements is essential.

Experience
- Significant experience in traction power and high voltage substation design
- Demonstrable experience acting as CRE / Lead Engineer
- Proven track record delivering complex projects across feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages
- Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination and overseeing design teams

About you
- Strong technical leadership and mentorship skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, clients, and stakeholders
- Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance with relevant standards and project requirements
- Entrepreneurial mindset with integrity and pioneering spirit

Qualifications
- Chartered status, working towards chartership, or demonstrable experience operating at Principal level
- Low voltage experience is desirable but not essential