Overview
Principal Electrical Engineer to take a lead role in the Electrification & Power (E&P) team within Transportation. This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical design professional with a strong technical foundation and a proven record of delivering complex rail infrastructure projects. You will take responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of key rail projects, focusing on low voltage (LV) systems, including Points Heating, Lighting, and Signalling Power. The team provides design, assessment, inspection, construction support and management services across rail infrastructure projects, spanning feasibility studies and outline design through to detailed design and delivery.
Responsibilities
* Deliver: Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design work packages across rail infrastructure projects and act as Lead Engineer or Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE), ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and safety regulations.
* Collaborate: Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions. Ensure designs comply with regulations including CDM and Health & Safety.
* Thrive: Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, supporting them in their professional development and chartership journeys.
* Demonstrate proven experience in the design and delivery of Electrification & Power systems in the UK rail sector.
* Possess deep knowledge of low voltage systems, particularly Points Heating, Lighting and Signalling Power.
* Experience working to Network Rail, London Underground, Railway Group Standards, British Standards and Eurocodes.
* Familiarity with the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support.
* Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, design safety principles and risk assessment.
* Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others.
* Previous line management experience is desirable.
* Prior experience in bidding processes is considered beneficial.
* Lead and perform site surveys as part of project delivery; education: BSc, BEng, or MEng in Electrical Engineering; Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET).
* Strong Electrical Engineering background with Rail industry experience; proven track record in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery.
* Experience in leading projects as a CRE or Lead Engineer.
* Experienced in Points Heating, Signalling Power, Power system analysis, ETAP, AMTECH, ElectricalOM, etc.
* Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team.
* Experience in Points Heating, Signalling Power, Stations, Earthing & Bonding, Power system analysis, ETAP, AMTECH, ElectricalOM, etc.
About the employer
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve their most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We are a Fortune 500 firm and provide a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs. We offer hybrid options and a safe, respectful workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits and culture
If you’re passionate about innovation, join our team where we don’t just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. You’ll have access to career development opportunities, hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and other programs designed to support your future and well-being.
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