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

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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