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Transmission & Distribution Senior High Voltage Primary Engineer

AECOM
Romaniafull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jul 2025

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<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Work with Us. Change the World.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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 over 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.</p><p>We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Project Leadership:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a team of engineers and technicians in the design and execution of primary circuit projects.</li><li>Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for primary circuit installations and upgrades.</li><li>Coordinate with stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project success.</li></ul><p><strong>Design and Engineering:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the development of primary circuit designs, including substation layouts, overhead lines, and underground cables.</li><li>Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to optimize primary circuit designs for efficiency and reliability.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry standards, company specifications, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>System Analysis and Optimization:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform power system studies, such as load flow analysis, fault analysis, and protection coordination studies.</li><li>Identify opportunities for system improvements and efficiency enhancements.</li><li>Implement solutions to address system reliability and performance issues.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.</li><li>Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in primary circuit design and engineering.</li><li>Review and approve technical documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and reports.</li></ul><p><strong>Field Support and Troubleshooting:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide on-site support during construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities in case is required.</li><li>Resolve technical issues and address challenges related to primary circuit installations.</li></ul><p><strong>Documentation and Reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, project reports, and status updates.</li><li>Ensure accurate documentation of primary circuit designs, modifications, and as-built drawings.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>Mandatory Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 8+ years of experience in T&amp;D primary circuit design and project management, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong><ul><li>Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Microstation).</li><li>Strong understanding of primary circuit design principles, including substation design, overhead lines, and underground cables.</li><li>Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and resource management.</li><li>Experience with high-voltage primary circuit projects.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, AS).</li><li>Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Professional Engineer license.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>#LI-IP1</p><p><strong>About AECOM</strong> </p><p>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&amp;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. </p><p>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 an

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