Senior High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer (Bucharest/ Remote in Romania)

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AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Senior High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer to join our team in Romania.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

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This role is designed to support flexible working arrangements

- Bucharest-based candidates: Hybrid work model
- Candidates based in other cities in Romania: Fully remote
- International candidates: Applications are welcome; however, relocation to Romania is mandatory if selected.

Visa sponsorship will be discussed and initiated after successful completion of the first interview stage.

Responsibilities

Act as technical lead for HV primary circuit engineering on substation projects (AIS/GIS), from concept through detail design and construction support.; Coordinate and guide multidisciplinary teams, including primary, secondary, civil, and commissioning engineers.; Interface with project managers, clients, contractors, and authorities to ensure technical compliance, constructability, and timely delivery.; Develop and review HV primary circuit designs, including substation layouts, equipment arrangements, busbar configurations, and HV cable systems.; Define technical solutions in accordance with applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, client specifications, and local grid codes).; Perform site evaluations and feasibility studies to optimize layout, safety clearances, access, and future expandability.; Contribute to and review power system studies such as load flow, short-circuit, and equipment rating assessments to ensure safe and reliable operation.; Ensure technical consistency between primary design, protection requirements, and system performance.; Identify risks and propose design optimizations to improve reliability, operability, and lifecycle performance.; Provide expert technical guidance and decision-making support on HV primary circuit matters.; Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, reviewing designs and supporting their technical development.; Act as a reference point for complex technical issues related to HV equipment and substation configurations.; Provide engineering support during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning phases as required.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.; Experience: 10+ years of experience in T&D primary circuit design and project management, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.; Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD).; Strong understanding of primary circuit design principles, including substation design, overhead lines, and underground cables.; Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and resource management.; Experience with high-voltage primary circuit projects.; Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, AS).; Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

Professional Engineer license / ANRE