Senior Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Primary) at AECOM2

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Transmission & Distribution to deliver primary design engineering for High Voltage Substation projects. This role ensures timely and high-quality production of engineering deliverables related to primary circuits.

Key Responsibilities

• →Deliver complete primary circuit engineering packages for HV Substation projects in accordance with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• →Prepare and manage design deliverables for different project phases (concept, 30%, IFC, As-Built).
• →Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, BIM, and Construction) to ensure integrated design delivery.
• →Support project engineers and managers with technical input, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• →Develop and produce primary substation design deliverables including: Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Substation layouts and equipment arrangement, Busbar and conductor design, Electrical clearances and safety procedures in a substation, Earthing and lightning protection and lighting calculations of a substation.
• →Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, and international standards (IEC / IEEE / AS).
• →Perform technical checks and reviews of primary design drawings and documents.
• →Guide and coordinate CAD designers and drafters in the preparation of drawings and models.
• →Review and validate drawing quality, consistency, and compliance with standards ensuring timely production and revision of drawings aligned with project delivery milestones.
• →Provide technical support during design, procurement, and construction phases if required.
• →Resolve engineering and interface issues related to primary equipment and layout.
• →Review vendor drawings and technical submissions for primary equipment.
• →Provide limited technical guidance to junior engineers when needed, without formal mentorship responsibility.
• →Prepare and maintain high-quality engineering documentation and design reports.
• →Ensure proper version control and traceability of drawings and deliverables.
• →Support preparation of material take-offs and technical specifications when required.
• →Ensure all designs comply with international standards (IEC, IEEE), utility and client technical specifications, and company engineering procedures and quality requirements.
• →Maintain awareness of industry developments and best practices in substation secondary engineering.