AECOM Enterprise Capabilities is seeking a talented The Senior Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Primary) is responsible for the delivery of primary design engineering for High Voltage Substation projects, ensuring timely and high-quality production of engineering deliverables related to primary circuits. The role focuses on execution of project design packages, technical accuracy, and the guidance/coordination of CAD designers/drafters supporting the development of drawings and models. The position requires strong hands-on experience in substation primary engineering and project delivery within transmission and distribution environments.
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
- Company engineering procedures and quality requirements
- Maintain awareness of industry developments and best practices in substation secondary engineering.