Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM’s Electrification & Power team as a Senior Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer, delivering traction power and substation projects across the UK with opportunities to support international projects. You will be responsible for technical delivery across key projects, ensuring designs are accurate, cost-effective, constructable and compliant with relevant codes and standards. Your work will span the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies and outline design through to detailed design and construction support. Operating at Independent Checker level, you will provide technical oversight, support the development of engineers within the team, and collaborate closely with project managers, clients and stakeholders. Your role includes developing and reviewing design documentation, undertaking independent technical checks, conducting site visits and surveys, and providing construction stage design support to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design intent. A strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM requirements is essential.

Experience
Proven experience in traction power and high voltage substation design. Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages. Experience acting as CRE / Lead Engineer is advantageous; where prior CRE experience has not been gained, support and mentoring will be provided. Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and design governance. Low voltage experience is desirable but not essential.

About you
Technically proficient with the ability to provide guidance and support to designers, early careers and junior engineers. Collaborative and able to liaise effectively with clients and stakeholders. Committed to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and CDM compliance. Motivated to contribute to the growth and capability development of the Electrification & Power team.

Qualifications
Relevant engineering qualifications and professional accreditation are expected. Demonstrated ability to operate at Independent Checker level and deliver high-quality technical outputs across multiple project stages.