Senior Rail E&P Design Engineer
Join AECOM as a Senior Rail Electrical & Power Design Engineer. We are seeking an experienced electrical design professional to lead delivery of rail electrification and power projects across the UK, with a focus on low voltage systems such as points heating, lighting and signalling power.
Company Description
At AECOM, we deliver a better world through infrastructure consulting. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite bold ideas and big dreams from our global team of over 50,000 professionals.
Job Description
As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Electrification & Power (E&P) team within Transportation, you will take responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of key rail projects. You will lead and manage electrical design work packages, act as Lead Engineer or CRE, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
* Deliver: Lead and manage delivery of electrical design work packages, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and safety regulations.
* Collaborate: Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management, and quality assurance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions.
* Thrive: Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, supporting their professional development and chartership journeys.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience delivering Electrification & Power systems in the UK rail sector.
* Deep knowledge of low voltage systems: points heating, lighting and signalling power.
* Experience with Network Rail, London Underground, Railway Group Standards, British Standards and Eurocodes.
* Familiarity with the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design to detailed design and construction support.
* Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, design safety principles and risk assessment.
* Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence.
* Capability to coordinate and perform site surveys.
Qualifications
* BSc, BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering.
* Registered Chartered Engineer or working towards, with a recognised institution such as IET.
* Extensive rail industry experience and background in Electrical Engineering.
* Track record in railway electrification and power design and delivery.
* Experience leading projects as a CRE or Lead Engineer.
* Proficiency with Points Heating, Signalling Power, Power system analysis, ETAP, AMTEC, ElectricalOM etc.
* Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a delivery team.
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and provide reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants. Applications can be sent to ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com for accommodation request. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
Benefits and Growth
* Hybrid work model with flexibility.
* Career development opportunities, technical practice networks and AECOM University.
* Competitive compensation and well‑being programs.
* Volunteering days and engineering practice networks.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across advisory, design, engineering, program and construction management. We operate globally and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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