Transmission & Distribution Technical Lead

Company Description

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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.

You will join a dynamic Netherlands multidisciplinary team of 110 professionals, forming part of AECOM’s global network of over 50,000 experts. This extensive network enables us to bring a wealth of knowledge, innovation, and best practices to every project we deliver.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team in UK & Europe provides a range of services from the initial concept through Power Systems Analysis, Cabling, Substations, Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, System Balancing and Compensation, Protection Systems, SCADA, Communications, Overhead Line designs for the grid modernization, battery storage, data centre projects.

Due to continued growth across a breadth of projects and clients in the Netherlands, we are looking for an Technical Lead to join the Transmission & Distribution business. This is a fantastic time to join us and apply your skills across a multi-disciplinary, innovative team and work within a varied portfolio of groundbreaking projects.

As a Technical Lead T&D at AECOM Netherlands, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of medium to high voltage (>110kV) electrical systems, substation, grid connection and powerline projects from inception to completion. Leveraging your strong electrical engineering background and project leadership skills, you will oversee all technical aspects of project execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and safety regulations.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and delivery of Grid modernization, high voltage substation, renewables, Battery Storage and powerline projects (>110kV) from concept through commissioning support.
  Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and external stakeholders, including AECOM global teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Act as Technical lead for multi-disciplinary design projects, overseeing various disciplines, including substation primary, cables, protection & control, civils, overhead lines, and environmental scopes.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation in line with project and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the site installation and commissioning works
• Oversee the network modelling and related power system studies
  Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and deliverables.
  Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards throughout all project phases.
• Represent AECOM with professionalism and integrity, adhering to ethical standards and the Code of Conduct.
• Foster a "Safety by Design" culture while maintaining high technical standards by staying informed on industry best practices and client standards to improve safety, constructability, and asset operability.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities including engaging Distribution or Transmission supply authorities to understand technical requirements for interfacing to supply networks.
• Support the preparation of bids and proposals, including technical input, risk assessment, and cost estimation for T&D projects.
• Support in business development for expanding the T&D business
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise during project execution.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in high voltage transmission and distribution.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development support to team members.
• Identify capability and resource requirements and support recruitment and workforce planning.
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks of engineering drawings and calculations.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost efficiencies.
• Develop collaboration with international engineering and delivery centres to create an effective integrated delivery model.
• Promote the adoption of digital engineering, automation, data-driven approaches and AI-enabled tools.
• Identify opportunities to standardise and automate engineering processes to improve quality, efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems engineering (or equivalent).
• Transmission & Distribution/ renewables/ large infrastructure design experience including multi-disciplinary scope.
• Extensive experience in the design and delivery of high voltage (>110kV) substation and powerline projects in the Netherlands
• Experience working with Dutch TSO/DSO requirements and the Dutch electricity market.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex power infrastructure projects.
• Site experience
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Excellent client facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting bids, proposals or business development.
• Fluency in English and Dutch;
• Preferred professional engineering registration or chartership.

Experience with one or more of the following  Softwares

• AutoCAD, MicroStation - for design and drafting
• ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory,PSCAD - for electrical system modeling and analysis
• CDEGS or similar - substation earthing design
• PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or similar - for overhead line design

Additional Information

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead and shape the growth of a T&D engineering team in the Netherlands.
• Exposure to major national and international energy transition projects.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and international engineering teams.
• Opportunities to work on innovative grid modernisation, renewable integration and HVDC projects.
• A strong focus on technical excellence, professional development, innovation and knowledge sharing.

Career Development

AECOM offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our Netherlands team and the wider global network, you will have access to a wealth of expertise and resources, enabling you to deliver world-class solutions and advance your career in the energy sector.

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 the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.