Civil Engineer

About

Due to an excellent period of growth, AECOM is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the civil and structural design for substation infrastructure projects ranging from 11 kV to 400 kV, from concept through detailed design and construction. The role offers the opportunity to work with major clients on groundbreaking projects such as National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade.

Responsibilities

• Design foundations for transformers, circuit breakers, gantries, and other substation equipment.
• Design cable trenches, duct banks, drainage systems, and access roads.
• Develop earthworks strategies and site grading plans.
• Produce reinforced concrete designs (RC plinths, bund walls, retaining walls).
• Contribute to the integration of geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant layouts.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Prepare and review calculations, detailed design drawings and specifications ensuring compliance with UK standards (BS EN codes, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations).
• Support feasibility studies, site assessments, and ground investigation reviews.
• Liaise with DNO/TO technical teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with electrical and protection engineers, as well as global design centres.
• Provide client engagement support and leadership, including technical presentations and contributions to tender submissions.
• Assist with the management of team resources and project timelines.
• Work closely with project stakeholders and build positive relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers to build capabilities within the Civils Transmission & Distribution team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
• Experience preparing design calculations, reports, and detailed drawings; CAD (AutoCAD or Microstation, Civil 3D) preferred but not essential.
• Experience with civil engineering design within UK Transmission & Distribution projects (11 kV – 400 kV), ideally in HV substation design.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks and ground improvement, reinforced concrete design, structural analysis, and drainage design.
• Familiarity with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS); National Grid CDAE status is an added advantage.
• Experience delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects for the Energy Transition industry is highly desirable.
• Overall 12+ years of work experience preferred.
• Previous experience in design teams for grid utilities (e.g., National Grid, Transgrid, Powergrid) in substation structural design is highly desirable.
• Exposure to international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards, Middle East region codes) preferred.
• Experience with Staad Pro, Microstran, or similar software tools is highly desirable.
• Chartership or Fellowship with IStructE / ICE or equivalent is desirable.

Additional Information

AECOM’s “Freedom to Grow” philosophy supports flexibility and balance. Hybrid employees are required to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well‑being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan