Location
Manchester

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, and be part of a talented team shaping the future of energy infrastructure. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will deliver cutting-edge designs for energy storage, solar, and grid connection projects, focusing on renewable energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest BESS projects in the UK and Europe, contributing to the global energy transition and sustainable energy future.

Your work will involve projects across the UK, Ireland, and some global locations, covering feasibility, optioneering, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design, and design assurance for renewable generation including pumped storage hydro, PV, wind, and collocated BESS. You will design BESS balance of plant (BOP) systems, develop grid connection solutions (11kV–400kV), and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions. Additionally, you will support bidding, project, and quality management activities.

At AECOM, you will benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, and a supportive culture focused on well-being and inclusion. Join us to help deliver a better world through sustainable infrastructure projects.

Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in FEED design, detailed design, or owner’s engineer roles.
- Strong understanding of renewable generation and energy storage technologies, especially battery storage of various types and chemistries.
- Experience designing HV grid connections, metering, and control systems for battery storage installations, including BESS collocated with renewables.
- Background in consultancy, contracting, equipment manufacturing, or electrical utility sectors within energy.
- Knowledge of grid connection requirements such as G99, G100, and transmission grid codes.
- Familiarity with electrical plant items and control systems including transformers, cables, circuit breakers, HV protection and control.
- Proficiency with software tools like AutoCAD, EnergyPro, CYMCAP, Cableizer, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ETAP, and DigSILENT.
- Awareness of emerging technologies including hybrid systems, grid-forming inverters, long-duration energy storage (LDES), and alternative battery technologies.

About you
- Client-focused with excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
- Professional mindset with a commitment to quality and project delivery.
- Ideally experienced in project management including budget, time, and quality control.
- Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer or working towards it) is desirable.
- Experience with multi-discipline engineering projects and site construction review is advantageous.
- Embraces diversity and inclusion, contributing positively to a respectful workplace.

Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional registration is desirable but not mandatory.
- Relevant certifications or training related to renewable energy and electrical engineering are beneficial.