Lead and sign off on LV/MV electrical designs across all stages including power distribution, switchgear, protection coordination, and fault level studies.
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).
Own the design of emergency power systems including UPS, generator sets, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and critical power infrastructure.
Lead ELV systems design: structured cabling (Cat6A/OM4), access control, CCTV, PA/VA, BMS integration interfaces, and ICT room infrastructure.
Define and review earthing and lightning protection strategies in compliance with IEC 62305 and applicable/similar local standards.
Coordinate utility/DNO interfaces for LV/MV service entry, metering, and substation design; liaise directly with network operators as required.
Develop and review energy metering strategies, smart metering integration, and EV charging infrastructure as part of building services design.
Serve as Lead Verifier on projects, confirming technical approaches meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Approve and sign off on technical deliverables including calculations, specifications, drawings, and equipment schedules.
Lead quality control reviews of all electrical designs, calculations, and deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
Provide specialized technical expertise and act as the internal subject matter expert for complex LV/MV technical solutions.
Drive innovation in design and delivery: implement new techniques, tools, and methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and value.
Facilitate and lead interdisciplinary coordination reviews, ensuring fully integrated and clash-free designs.
Oversee interface and coordination with MV/HV engineers at design boundaries to ensure seamless system integration.
Champion advanced digital tools including Revit MEP for LV electrical modelling, ensuring adherence to BIM Execution Plans and LOD/LOI requirements.
Oversee integration of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms (e.g., ACC, BIM 360) and clash detection processes across projects.
Promote and implement automation solutions for electrical design workflows, including parametric scheduling, load calculation automation, and drawing production efficiency.
Ensure LV design software standards are maintained across the team: Amtech Pro / Trimble Primus, DIALux evo, ETAP, or equivalent tools as applicable.
Develop and manage engineering budgets and schedules for large-scale LV projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and business objectives.
Act as Discipline Lead on projects, with sign-off authority on LV designs up to agreed complexity and value thresholds.
Set and monitor team goals, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Build consensus and drive collaboration across disciplines, geographies, and business units.
Present complex LV technical solutions to clients and stakeholders clearly and compellingly.
Support business development by contributing to technical proposals, estimates, and client engagement strategies.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor on LV systems strategy.
Identify opportunities for service expansion and contribute to the growth of the electrical engineering practice.
Manage a team of electrical engineers and BIM technicians, providing clear direction, performance management, and professional development support.
Mentor, coach, and train engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Lead peer reviews, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and internal CPD activities focused on LV systems.
Support recruitment, retention, and career progression of the electrical engineering team.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Extensive experience in building services electrical engineering with a focus on LV systems design, including proven leadership on major projects.
Professional registration or active pursuit thereof: CEng (IET/CIBSE), PE (NCE
Additional Information
Job Title: Associate Director
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.
Aecom2 · Bucharest, Romania