Jobs

    Principal HVDC Engineer - Manchester, United Kingdom - AECOM

    AECOM
    AECOM Manchester, United Kingdom

    4 days ago

    Default job background
    Technology
    Description
    Company Description
    Work with Us. Change the World.
    At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

    Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

    We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

    There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

    We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

    We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
    Job Description

    AECOM is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our HVDC team in the UK and Ireland Transmission and Distribution department.

    You can be based in any of our locations in the UK and Ireland which includes Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, and St Albans.

    We will consider hybrid-working arrangements.

    Responsibilities:
    The primary objective of this role is to support the development and delivery of HVDC and FACTS activities.

    You'll be expected to provide technical expertise into bids and proposals and to represent the company in client meetings as appropriate.


    Typical HVDC and FACTS activities include:

    • Feasibility Studies
    • Optioneering Studies
    • Specification preparation
    • Technical Bid Review
    • Design Assurance
    • Design Review
    • Site and FAT visits
    • OEM Support Services
    • Site pre commissioning and commissioning oversight supervision
    • Due Diligence
    • Technical expert services
    • Some original design may also be involved.
    You will lead and develop the HVDC and FACTS team and may have line management responsibility for those staff.
    Qualifications
    Minimum Requirements

    • Strong relevant experience
    • Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards)
    • Demonstrate a significant knowledge of HVDC technology along with a grounding in general power systems engineering
    • Coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices such that technical risks are identified and mitigated, and all statutory and regulatory requirements are met
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills; experienced in creating and presenting technical reports; and responding to clients' technical questions
    • Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, lead technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships
    • Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and requirements management
    • Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems
    • Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution
    • Prepared take part in working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies
    • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of HVDC scheme design and system studies.
    Additional Information
    About AECOM

    AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

    On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

    Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

    AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022.

    See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.
    Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

    Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

    You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

    We also provide a robust global well-being program.

    We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

    Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    ReqID:

    J

    Business Line:
    Energy


    Business Group:

    DCS

    Strategic Business Unit:
    Europe & India

    Career Area:
    Engineering


    Work Location Model:
    Hybrid


  • AECOM Manchester, United Kingdom Full time

    Job Description · Being part of the team: · We have an opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our HVDC team in the UK and Ireland Transmission and Distribution practice, in our Energy business unit. · You can be based in any of our locations in the UK and Ireland which incl ...


  • Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom Either

    HVDC Controls Engineer · About the Role · Location United Kingdom Manchester Manchester Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Grid Solutions Full / Part time Either Experience Level Not defined A Snapshot of your day · AsaHVDCControlsEn ...


  • Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom Either

    HVDC Protection Engineer · About the Role · Location United Kingdom Manchester Manchester Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Grid Solutions Full / Part time Either Experience Level Not defined A Snapshot of your day · As a HVDC Prote ...


  • Lovin- JobBoard Manchester, United Kingdom Full time

    Company Description · All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. · Work with Us. Change the World. · At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, provi ...


  • AECOM Manchester, United Kingdom Technology

    Company Description · Work with Us. Change the World. · At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's tr ...


  • Lovin- JobBoard Manchester, United Kingdom

    Company Description · Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's tru ...

  • Quest Global

    Project Lead

    1 week ago


    Quest Global Manchester, United Kingdom

    **Project Lead - C&P Hardware** · **Location: Manchester (3 days onsite and 2 days Remote)** · **Role Summary** · As "Project Lead C&P Hardware" you are the link between the SubPM C&P and the project engineers, as well as Plant Infrastructure teams. You are driving C&P Hardware d ...

  • Siemens Energy

    Graduate Programme

    1 day ago


    Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom

    Early Professional · **Siemens Energy Graduate Program - **Project Entity** (M/F/d)** · Whether you have just graduated or have had your first years of experience, you are our future leaders and innovators. That's why we offer an outstanding Graduate Program to help you reach you ...


  • Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom

    Not defined · Siemens Energy has an exciting new role opportunity in support of the growing UK substations, offshore renewable and HVDC interconnector market. · As an Engineering Administrator, you will work with an experienced multi-disciplinary engineering leadership team to de ...


  • Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom

    not defined · To support the growth of the Offshore Wind and HVDC interconnector projects, Siemens Energy are looking for Building Services Coordinators to join our successful Grid Solutions business. We're looking for passionate professionals who are ready to be part of the futu ...


  • Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom

    **Building Service Coordinator** · **Manchester** · To support the growth of the offshore wind and HVDC interconnector projects, Siemens Energy are looking for Building Services Coordinators/Project Manager to join our successful High Voltage Grids business. We're looking for pas ...

  • Siemens Energy

    Site Supervisor

    1 week ago


    Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom

    not defined · This exciting role will be part of the UK Installation and Commissioning (I&C) team reporting directly to the I&C Installation Manager · We are looking for experienced multiskilled Site Supervisors to work within a team on installation activities UK wide. · **Let's ...


  • Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG Manchester, United Kingdom

    Siemens Energy has an exciting opportunity to develop and grow a new business function in support of the growing UK offshore renewable and HVDC interconnector market. · With the increase in demand for HVDC technology moving forward, we have decided to establish a dedicated team ...


  • Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom Either

    System Studies Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection · About the Role · Location United Kingdom Manchester Manchester Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Grid Solutions Full / Part time Either Expe ...


  • Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG Manchester, United Kingdom

    As an IT System Administrator for HVDC Projects, you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to craft and deliver full HVDC control and protection solutions for both wind farm grid connections and interconnectors, making use of a new transie ...

  • Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG

    HVDC Control

    1 week ago


    Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG Manchester, United Kingdom

    HVDC Control & Protection Integration and Test Lead About the Role · Location · United Kingdom · Manchester · Manchester · Remote vs. Office · Hybrid (Remote/Office) · Company · Siemens Energy Limited · Organization · Grid Technologies · Business Unit · Grid Solution ...

  • Siemens Energy

    HVDC Control

    1 week ago


    Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom Full time

    HVDC Control & Protection Integration and Test Lead · About the Role · Location United Kingdom Manchester Manchester Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Grid Solutions Full / Part time Full-time E ...


  • Lovin- JobBoard Manchester, United Kingdom

    At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with cl ...


  • Siemens Energy Manchester, United Kingdom Full time

    Computer Systems IT Administrator · About the Role · Location United Kingdom Manchester Manchester Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Grid Solutions Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level No ...


  • Arup Manchester, United Kingdom

    Joining Arup · Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years , guiding how we shape a better world. · Around the globe, Arup's electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and en ...