**Job Description**

- Take ownership for substation technical discussions with the client and internal multi-disciplinary teams to establish scopes, define interfacing and ensure delivery
- Take ownership of technical delivery with engineering teams by agreeing approach, supporting scope understanding, monitoring progress and quality checking
- Developing specifications or detailed designs for substation control systems, transformers, GIS, and AIS switchgear
- Utilize knowledge of substation project/asset life cycle from a design perspective to successfully deliver client projects
- Design Primary plant layouts for substations
- Equipment specifications for HV Plant and associated equipment
- Owners’ Engineer role on HV substation/grid integration design projects
- Build client relationships, understanding client requirements and perspectives, building trust and adopting a client orientated project delivery mindset
- Demonstrate commercial awareness to carry out proposal development, monitor/manage project costs and enable opportunity identification
- Support the growth of the regional business and technical capabilities

**Qualifications**

- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong technical expertise in HV/MV/LV electrical systems
- Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment both AIS and GIS
- Proven experience in the German energy market, with strong knowledge of local standards, grid codes and regulations to ensure compliance with German and EU requirements
- Fluency in German and familiarity with local delivery practices are essential
- Experience as a designer or as project engineer
- Proven experience delivering complex energy projects within the German energy sector
- Experience designing electrical infrastructure at concept and FEED and detailed design stages
- The ability to work flexibly across multiple projects
- Experience in Technical report writing
- Experience with mentorship and growing team capabilities
- Data Centre experience is also highly desirable

**Additional Information**

\*\*Why join us?\*\* You will love the freedom to bring your own ideas and vision to life, combining client management, project delivery, and team leadership. You will value working alongside colleagues with outstanding technical expertise in a collaborative, caring, and supportive team environment. We offer a flexible working environment, a competitive salary, and a culture that places safety, wellbeing, and professional development at the heart of everything we do. If you are looking to work for one of the world’s most trusted global environmental consulting firms and help shape a more sustainable future for Germany and beyond, the AECOM Germany team looks forward to welcoming you on board.

**About AECOM**

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

**What makes AECOM a great place to work**

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.