Senior Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer

Company: AECO
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Location: London, City of
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
  • Business Line: Transportation
  • Work Location Model: Hybrid
  • Operating Group: International
  • Primary Location: UK – London – Aldgate Tower

We are looking to enhance and grow our Electrification & Power team with a Senior Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer. You will have delivered rail projects to client satisfaction, ensuring accuracy of drawings and calculations, cost‑effective and constructible designs, and compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for technical delivery across key projects, operating at Independent Checker level and supporting the development of engineers.
  • Provide technical oversight and delivery of design packages across multiple project stages.
  • Coordinate technical delivery, guide and support designers and junior engineers, and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
  • Develop concept and detailed design documentation, including calculations, reports and specifications.
  • Undertake independent technical checks of calculations, drawings and reports to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
  • Review and provide technical guidance on design outputs produced by others.
  • Undertake site visits and surveys to gather information for design development.
  • Develop and review project specifications for construction; provide construction‑stage design support and attend site during construction if necessary.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM requirements.

Qualifications

  • Experience in traction power and high voltage substation design.
  • Experience delivering projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages.
  • Experience acting as CRE / Lead Engineer is advantageous; where prior CRE experience has not been gained, support and mentoring will be provided.
  • Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and design governance.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability‑Confident Employer. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview process.

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Posted: May 10th, 2026