Electrical Field Engineer – Substation & HVDC

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Supervise installation, testing and pre-commissioning of substation primary equipment, gantries, busbars, conductors, earthing, cabling and associated electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review approved electrical drawings, equipment layouts, erection manuals, method statements and ITPs.
• Verify foundation and interface readiness before equipment installation.
• Supervise erection of GIS/AIS equipment, circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, CTs, CVTs, VTs, surge arresters and insulators.
• Monitor erection of power transformers, converter transformers, reactors, filters and auxiliary transformers.
• Supervise gantry erection, flexible busbar stringing, rigid bus installation and jumper connections.
• Verify sag-tension, clearances, hardware, clamps, connectors and equipment-terminal loading.
• Monitor OPGW, shield-wire and communication-cable installation within the station.
• Supervise earthing-grid installation, equipment bonding and earth-resistance testing.
• Monitor cable-tray installation, cable laying, tagging, glanding, termination and continuity testing.
• Coordinate installation of control, protection, SAS, SCADA, telecom and metering panels.
• Verify installation of ACDB, DCDB, battery chargers, batteries, UPS and station auxiliary systems.
• Witness equipment pre-commissioning tests and verify approved test formats.
• Monitor oil filtration, vacuum processing, gas handling and equipment-preservation activities where applicable.
• Coordinate interface checks between primary equipment, secondary systems and OEM packages.
• Maintain equipment-installation, test and punch-list records.
• Support system walkdowns, energization readiness and handover.

Key Deliverables

• Equipment-installation checklists.
• Busbar and gantry inspection records.
• Cable and earthing-test reports.
• Equipment pre-commissioning records.
• Electrical punch-list and readiness report.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of EHV substation installation experience.
• Experience in GIS/AIS, transformers, reactors, switchyard equipment, busbars and cabling.
• Knowledge of pre-commissioning and equipment-installation requirements.

Additional Information

Supervise installation, testing and pre-commissioning of substation primary equipment, gantries, busbars, conductors, earthing, cabling and associated electrical systems.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

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&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. 

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 and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.