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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.
The Electrical Engineer - Substation PMC is responsible for monitoring and overseeing EHV/HV substation construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities from site readiness through energization readiness. The role focuses on governance, quality surveillance, progress monitoring, interface coordination, and compliance verification while execution remains the responsibility of the EPC contractor.
Construction & Installation Monitoring
Monitor site readiness and installation activities for transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, reactors, control and relay panels, busbars, cable systems, earthing systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Verify compliance of installation works with approved drawings, technical specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and project quality requirements.
Monitor cable laying, termination, glandings, control wiring, panel erection, equipment alignment, and associated electrical works.
Coordinate installation interfaces with Civil Engineers, Transmission Line Engineers, Utility/Grid Coordinators, HSE teams, and Commissioning Engineers.
Testing & Commissioning Readiness
Witness allocated factory/site acceptance tests, pre-commissioning checks, and electrical testing activities.
Verify testing readiness documentation, approved procedures, punch-list closure, and availability of required statutory approvals.
Monitor protection system testing, interlock verification, SCADA integration, control system readiness, and communication interfaces.
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Compliance & Governance
Track statutory approvals, utility interfaces, grid compliance requirements, and regulatory submissions affecting energization readiness.
Monitor implementation of safety procedures, permit systems, LOTO requirements, and HSE compliance during construction and testing activities.
Verify completion dossiers, as-built documentation, inspection records, test reports, and handover documentation.
Reporting & Status Management
Maintain substation completion status, punch lists, testing progress, statutory approvals, and energization readiness records.
Prepare progress reports, risk registers, issue logs, and management dashboards for client review.
Escalate quality, safety, schedule, and technical risks impacting project objectives.
Principal Client-Facing Deliverables
Substation Construction Inspection Reports.
Equipment Installation Progress Reports.
Quality Surveillance and Compliance Reports.
Testing and Commissioning Readiness Assessments.
Protection & Control System Status Reports.
Punch List and Defect Closure Reports.
Statutory Approval and Compliance Tracking Reports.
Energization Readiness Reports.
Handover and Completion Status Reports.
Required Technical Competencies
AIS/GIS Substation Construction Monitoring
Power Transformers and Reactors
HV/EHV Switchgear Systems
Protection, Control & SCADA Systems
Cable Systems and Terminations
Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems
Electrical Testing & Pre-Commissioning
Grid Compliance and Statutory Requirements
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Construction Documentation & Reporting
Experience
Education
B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.
Diploma in Electrical Engineering may be considered with extensive substation project experience.
High Voltage (HV/EHV) Substation Systems
Electrical Safety and LOTO (Lock-Out/Tag-Out)
Testing & Commissioning of Substation Equipment
Protection & Control Systems
GIS/AIS Substation Training
CEA and Statutory Compliance Requirements
HSE Training for Construction Sites
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.
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.
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.
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