About the job
Join Our Dynamic Team
At AECOM's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team, we specialize in high voltage (HV) design for electrical power projects spanning transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role emphasizes primary plant design for extensive infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks, typically operating between 132 kV and 400 kV. Our projects encompass feasibility studies, optioneering, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design, and design assurance for both new and existing substations and related infrastructure.
With our ongoing growth across various projects and clients, we are eager to welcome an accomplished Associate Director - HV Substations to our Transmission & Distribution division. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise within a multi-disciplinary, innovative team and engage with a diverse portfolio of pioneering projects. One notable initiative is the UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership, a £9 billion collaboration aimed at connecting renewable energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales by 2030.
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Your Responsibilities:
- Lead technical discussions regarding substations with clients and multidisciplinary teams to establish project scopes, define interfaces, and ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee the technical execution with engineering teams by agreeing on methodologies, clarifying scopes, and ensuring quality checks on deliverables before submission to clients.
- Apply your understanding of the substation project lifecycle from a design perspective to successfully execute client projects.
- Collaborate with the project management team to create resource forecasts and project timelines.
- Exhibit commercial acumen by contributing to proposal development, managing project budgets, and identifying new opportunities.
- Foster strong client relationships by understanding their needs and perspectives, building trust, and maintaining a client-focused project delivery approach.
- Promote a culture of safety in design throughout all projects.
- Mentor junior staff and enhance team capabilities for future growth.
