Associate Technical Director - Electrical Engineer for Low Voltage

Short company description

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone – uplifting communities, improving access and sustaining our planet.
We’re committed to managing our business with the upmost responsibility and to always strive for better — be that reducing emissions, creating social value or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce.

We understand both the urgency of the challenges facing our society and our responsibility to act in an impactful and enduring way. We’re leading the change towards a more sustainable and equitable future, partnering with those who want to make a positive difference in the world.

We’re listening to clients and the communities we serve in order to improve lives and livelihoods, and to create sustainable legacies for generations to come.

Thinking without limits is what keeps us at the vanguard. Ideas have no borders, and this ethos is embedded in our culture. The full scope of our global expertise is available to anyone who needs it, wherever they are based.

We’re trusted advisors — planners, designers, engineers, consultants and program and construction managers — delivering professional services spanning cities, transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment. Working throughout the project lifecycle, we’re one team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Our History

AECOM launched when a handful of employees from design and engineering companies shared a dream of creating an industry-leading firm dedicated to delivering a better world.

We became an independent company formed by the merger of five entities. While our official founding was in 1990, many of our predecessor firms had distinguished histories dating back more than 120 years.

Since then, more than 50 companies have joined us and, in 2007, we became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Requirements

Required:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Extensive experience in building services electrical engineering with a focus on LV systems design, including proven leadership on major projects.
- Professional registration or active pursuit thereof: CEng (IET/CIBSE), PE (NCEES), or national equivalent.
- Deep technical knowledge of LV/MV power distribution, protection coordination, emergency power, and ELV/ICT systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable standards: IEC 60364, BS 7671, IEC 62305, EN 50110, or equivalent regional standards.
- Experience delivering LV electrical design through full project lifecycle (concept through construction support / RIBA Stages 1–6 or equivalent).
- Strong track record of managing complex projects, including budgeting and scheduling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
- Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability to implement new techniques and drive continuous improvement in design delivery.

Preferred:

- Highly proficient in Revit MEP for LV electrical design and documentation.
- Experienced with Common Data Environment platforms (e.g., ACC, BIM 360, Trimble Connect).
- Proficient in LV calculation and design software: Amtech Pro, Trimble Primus, ETAP, DIALux evo, or equivalent.
- Commissioning experience for LV switchgear, emergency power systems, and ELV infrastructure; factory witness testing experience is an advantage.
- Familiarity with energy performance regulations and associated electrical requirements: EPBD, LEED electrical credits, BREEAM ENE credits.
- Experience with EV charging infrastructure design and smart energy metering systems.
- Able to develop and implement technical strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to implement or develop automation solutions for electrical design workflows.
- Active participation in professional and industry organizations (IET, CIBSE, or equivalent); speaker, author, or committee member experience is advantageous.
- Passionate about developing others and sharing technical expertise across disciplines.

Responsibilities

- Lead and sign off on LV/MV electrical designs across all stages including power distribution, switchgear, protection coordination, and fault level studies.
- Direct detailed LV calculations: cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and protection discrimination studies in accordance with applicable standards (IEC 60364, BS 7671, EN 50110, or equivalent).
- Own the design of emergency power systems including UPS, generator sets, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and critical power infrastructure.
- Lead ELV systems design: structured cabling (Cat6A/OM4), access control, CCTV, PA/VA, BMS integration interfaces, and ICT room infrastructure.
- Define and review earthing and lightning protection strategies in compliance with IEC 62305 and applicable/similar local standards.
- Coordinate utility/DNO interfaces for LV/MV service entry, metering, and substation design; liaise directly with network operators as required.
- Develop and review energy metering strategies, smart metering integration, and EV charging infrastructure as part of building services design.
- Serve as Lead Verifier on projects, confirming technical approaches meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Approve and sign off on technical deliverables including calculations, specifications, drawings, and equipment schedules.
- Lead quality control reviews of all electrical designs, calculations, and deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
- Provide specialized technical expertise and act as the internal subject matter expert for complex LV/MV technical solutions.
- Drive innovation in design and delivery: implement new techniques, tools, and methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and value.
- Facilitate and lead interdisciplinary coordination reviews, ensuring fully integrated and clash-free designs.
- Oversee interface and coordination with MV/HV engineers at design boundaries to ensure seamless system integration.
- Champion advanced digital tools including Revit MEP for LV electrical modelling, ensuring adherence to BIM Execution Plans and LOD/LOI requirements.
- Oversee integration of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms (e.g., ACC, BIM 360) and clash detection processes across projects.
- Promote and implement automation solutions for electrical design workflows, including parametric scheduling, load calculation automation, and drawing production efficiency.
- Ensure LV design software standards are maintained across the team: Amtech Pro / Trimble Primus, DIALux evo, ETAP, or equivalent tools as applicable.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets and schedules for large-scale LV projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and business objectives.
- Act as Discipline Lead on projects, with sign-off authority on LV designs up to agreed complexity and value thresholds.
- Set and monitor team goals, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
- Build consensus and drive collaboration across disciplines, geographies, and business units.
- Present complex LV technical solutions to clients and stakeholders clearly and compellingly.
- Support business development by contributing to technical proposals, estimates, and client engagement strategies.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor on LV systems strategy.
- Identify opportunities for service expansion and contribute to the growth of the electrical engineering practice.
- Manage a team of electrical engineers and BIM technicians, providing clear direction, performance management, and professional development support.
- Mentor, coach, and train engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Lead peer reviews, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and internal CPD activities focused on LV systems.
- Support recruitment, retention, and career progression of the electrical engineering team.

Benefits

• Medical subscription
• Life insurance
• Trainings
• Meal vouchers