Technical Director - Transmission and Distribution

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experiencedHead of Transmission & Distribution to establish and grow AECOM’s Philippines-based T&D capability, supporting major international energy infrastructure projects, primarily for UK and global clients.

This is asenior leadership role combining technical authority, department leadership, and delivery oversight. The role will lead capability development across HV and EHV infrastructure, includingprimary substations, secondary systems, protection & control, grid connections, BESS integration, and related power systems.

Responsibilities includetechnical leadership, engineering governance, quality assurance, resource planning, recruitment, and team development, working closely with AECOM’s UK and global delivery teams.

The Philippines team operates within AECOM’s global technical governance framework.Statutory certification and engineer-of-record responsibilities remain with licensed entities in the relevant jurisdiction. The role requires collaboration with international teams and occasional off-hours coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership & Capability Development

• Establish and scale AECOM’sPhilippines T&D capability in line with business pipeline and client demand.
• Build and lead ahigh-performing multidisciplinary team across substations, P&C, secondary systems, and grid infrastructure.
• Supportrecruitment, onboarding, training, succession planning, and capability mapping.
• Develop thelocal leadership bench as the team grows.
• Promote a culture oftechnical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate resources across projects to ensureefficient delivery and utilisation.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Act as thesenior technical authority for T&D engineering in the Philippines team.
• Provide leadership acrossHV/EHV substations (AIS/GIS), primary and secondary systems, and grid connections.
• Define engineering strategies aligned withinternational standards, client specifications, and AECOM procedures.
• Leaddesign reviews and technical assurance processes.
• Provide senior guidance on integration ofHV equipment (transformers, breakers, reactors, etc.) and P&C systems.
• Ensure effective integration ofprimary plant, protection systems, SCADA, communications, and automation.
• Oversee preparation and review of engineering deliverables (non-statutory).

Project Oversight & Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Provide oversight across major international T&D programmes.
• Guide teams across all phases:feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure coordination acrossprimary, secondary, civil, structural, system studies, BESS, and commissioning disciplines.
• Act as atechnical interface with global teams, clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Support development ofbids, engineering strategies, and delivery plans.
• Ensure high-quality outputs from the Philippines team in aglobal workshare model.

Engineering Deliverables & Assurance

• Oversee development and review of key deliverables, including: Substation layouts, general arrangements, and specifications Busbar design, conductor sizing, and electrical calculations Clearances, insulation coordination, and short-circuit studies Lightning protection and earthing/grounding systems Protection and control schematics and philosophies Control logic, interlocking, and relay configurations Protection coordination and settings strategy SCADA, communications, and automation interfaces

Minimum Requirements

• Degree inElectrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
• Significant experience inTransmission & Distribution engineering, particularly HV/EHV substations.
• Strong grounding inprimary systems, with working knowledge ofsecondary and P&C systems.
• Experience delivering projects acrossconcept, FEED, detailed design, and construction support.
• Proven ability to providetechnical leadership, governance, and quality oversight.
• Experience ininternational project delivery and large infrastructure programmes.
• Must be willing to workfixed night shift scheduleand3 days onsite per week.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strongtechnical leadership and strategic thinking.
• Experience building and developingengineering teams and leaders.
• Ability to lead withinmultidisciplinary, global delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to maintainconsistent technical standards across multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inUK or international T&D projects.
• Experience withEHV substations (220kV–400kV or equivalent).
• Knowledge ofIEC 61850 substation automation systems.
• Experience with OEM systems (e.g.,ABB, Siemens, GE, SEL).
• Experience working inglobal workshare delivery models.
• Chartered / Professional Engineer or equivalent (advantageous).
• LCDAE/CDAE or similar utility competency approvals (desirable).

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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. 

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