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Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Technical Lead
Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago
Overview
Job details
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
AECOM doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Degree in electrical engineering” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Experience in HV primary substation engineering including protection and control engineering
- Proven experience delivering large transmission or distribution substation projects across multiple phases (concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support)
- Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and governance across engineering teams
- Experience supporting major infrastructure programs and multidisciplinary project delivery
- Strong technical leadership and engineering governance capabilities
- Experience managing engineering teams and multidisciplinary technical delivery
- Strategic thinking and complex technical decision-making abilities
- Excellent client engagement and stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to maintain high technical standards across projects and teams
Nice to have
- Experience working on UK transmission or distribution substation projects
- Exposure to National Grid standards and technical specifications
- Experience with EHV substations (220kV–400kV)
- Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation systems
- Experience with protection relays such as ABB, GE, Siemens, or SEL
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional certification
- Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or site engineering activities
Education & certifications
- Degree in electrical engineering
The role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Leader for our Transmission & Distribution discipline, with deep expertise in High Voltage Networks and Primary Substations. This role will provide technical leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of high-voltage substation infrastructure projects, supporting our growing team and expanding project portfolio
In this role, you will act as the technical authority for primary substation engineering, protection, and control systems, providing strategic technical leadership, engineering governance, and quality oversight across HV and EHV substation projects, including AIS and GIS substations within transmission and distribution networks.
You will guide engineering teams and technical leads through all project phases, from concept and feasibility through FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
In doing so, you will ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions while maintaining high technical standards across the organization.
You will be part of the technical delivery team, work closely with project leadership, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and clients, contributing to major grid reinforcement, renewable integration, and large-scale infrastructure programs.
What you'll do
- Technical Leadership & Engineering Authority
- Act as technical authority for primary and secondary substation engineering, providing strategic direction and technical leadership across projects.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for protection and control systems across HV substation projects.
- Provide oversight and technical guidance for the design of HV/EHV primary systems, including AIS/GIS substations, equipment layouts, busbar schemes, and HV cable interfaces.
- Define engineering strategies and technical approaches aligned with industry standards, client specifications, and network requirements.
- Oversee the development and review of critical primary and secondary engineering deliverables, including:
- Substation general arrangements, equipment layouts, and specifications
- Busbar configurations, calculations, and conductor sizing
- Electrical clearances, insulation coordination, and short-circuit studies
- Lightning protection and shielding concepts
- Earthing and grounding system design Protection and control schematics
- Interlocking and control logic diagrams
- Relay configuration and functional design specifications
- Protection coordination and relay settings philosophy
- Provide high-level technical guidance on the integration of HV equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, power transformers, and reactive compensation equipment.
- Ensure proper integration of protection systems, SCADA interfaces, communication networks, and primary substation equipment.
- Ensure technical consistency, quality, and compliance across substation engineering projects.
- Lead technical design reviews and engineering assurance processes, ensuring alignment with project requirements and international standards
Project Oversight & Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Provide technical oversight across major infrastructure and substation programs, supporting project leadership teams in defining engineering strategies and delivery approaches.
- Ensure effective coordination between primary, secondary, civil, structural, system studies, and commissioning disciplines.
- Act as senior technical interface with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Support development of technical proposals, engineering strategies, and major project bids.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services in design, engineering, construction, and program management. With over 50,000 employees worldwide, it operates across sectors including transportation, buildings, water, energy, and the environment, serving public and private clients on projects ranging from highways and rail systems to data centers and environmental remediation.
In Spain, AECOM has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing local engineers and specialists. The company is actively hiring for roles in civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as BIM and CAD positions, reflecting its involvement in major infrastructure projects across the country. For international professionals, AECOM offers opportunities to work on diverse projects, a global career network, and a collaborative work environment that values technical excellence and innovation.
- Industry
- Engineering
- Founded
- 1990
- Employees
- 50,000+
- Headquarters
- Dallas, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- aecom.com
Good to know if you are moving
- AECOM has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing local employment opportunities in Spain.
- The company is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, offering international career mobility and exposure to large-scale projects.
- Many roles in Spain are bilingual (Spanish/English), and the company supports professional development and technical training.
- AECOM's Spanish operations focus on transportation, water, and environmental projects, with opportunities for engineers and designers.
- The company offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture, with a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability.
In their own words
About the company & team
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
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.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
- Lead and develop engineers and technical specialists, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
- Support the growth and development of engineering capabilities within the organization.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate engineering resources across projects to ensure efficient delivery and consistent technical quality.
Additional information
At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity
Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business – supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.
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.
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