Location
Bristol

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, working on some of the largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the UK and Europe. This role focuses on renewables and energy storage, grid connections, and private networks at voltage levels between 11kV and 400kV. Typical projects include feasibility, optioneering, FEED, detailed design, and design assurance for renewable generation such as pumped storage hydro, PV, wind, and collocated BESS.

You will work on large projects and frameworks with renewable energy developers primarily in the UK and Ireland, with some global exposure. Responsibilities include Front End Engineering Design (FEED), design for planning, feasibility studies of energy storage systems and associated grid connections, control and metering, and designing BESS balance of plant (BOP) systems. You will develop grid connection solutions (11kV–400kV) for energy storage and renewables, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients, and support bidding, project, and quality management activities.

AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days to support your growth and well-being. Join us to contribute to transformative renewable projects and the global energy transition.

Experience
- Proven experience in FEED design, detailed design, or owner’s engineer roles within the energy sector.
- Strong understanding of renewable generation and energy storage technologies, particularly battery storage of various types and chemistries.
- Experience designing HV grid connections, metering, and control systems associated with battery storage installations, including collocated BESS.
- Previous roles in consultancy, contractor, equipment manufacturing, or electrical utility sectors.
- Knowledge of grid connection requirements such as G99, G100, and grid codes for transmission-connected assets.
- Familiarity with electrical plant items and control systems including transformers, cables, circuit breakers, HV protection, and control.
- Proficiency with software tools such as 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
- A strong team player with a client-focused mindset and excellent customer-facing skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.
- Professionalism and integrity with a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ideally, experience in project management including budget, time, and quality control.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with an openness to learning and growth.

Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional registration desirable (e.g., Chartered Engineer or working towards it).
- Experience with multi-discipline engineering projects.
- Experience in design and site construction review is advantageous.