Principal HVDC Engineer in Cardiff

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom AECOM Full time

Enabling the energy transition through innovation and sustainability.

AECOM's Energy Business Unit houses three specialised practices — nuclear, renewables, and transmission & distribution. Each practice plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy, offering innovative solutions that balance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

We are looking for energy professionals with varying areas of expertise/experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team. You will be based in our HUB offices within easy reach of either Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Bristol, working to a flexible hybrid approach.

Transmission And Distribution:

We have a tremendously challenging programme in front of us in the run-up to achieving 2030 net-zero targets. New overhead lines, underground cables, substations, battery storage and subsea links are all needed – and quickly. AECOM Transmission and Distribution is currently supporting the network development which will underpin grid modernisation. Our experts are involved at all stages of grid modernisation – and so can you be if you join us.

Job Description:

Are you ready to join a very experienced, talented and growing HVDC Engineering team, as part of our Transmission & Distribution practice, and develop your skills on transformational work which will make a huge impact towards delivering the energy transition?

Where You Can Join Us In This Role:

You can be based in any of our collaborative and welcoming offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, and St Albans.

Here's What You'll Do:

Your primary focus in this role is to support the development and delivery of HVDC and FACTS activities. You'll provide technical expertise in bids and proposals and represent the company in client meetings as a Principal HVDC Engineer, applying your experience and expertise to a range of exciting and interesting projects.

Your Role Will Be Varied and Interesting Covering The Following HVDC and FACTS activities:

  • Feasibility and optioneering studies and OEM support Services
  • Design assurance and design reviews, OEM support services and technical bid reviews. Some original designs may also be involved.
  • Site and FAT visits.
  • Site pre-commissioning and commissioning oversight supervision
  • Due diligence, technical expert services

You will lead and develop the HVDC and FACTS team and may in future have line management, staff recruitment and people development responsibilities.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Energy page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry

Come Grow With Us:

At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.



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