Technical Lead (m/f/d) Substation Design/Grid Integration, Data Center

Job Description

As a Technical Lead for Substation Projects, you play a key role in the end-to-end development and execution of high-voltage infrastructure projects. You are responsible for coordinating engineering activities across multiple disciplines and ensuring the effective integration of electrical systems, civil interfaces, and grid connection requirements.

You support projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from early concept development and detailed engineering to delivery support—ensuring technical consistency, regulatory compliance, and high-quality execution within the German energy market.

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, grid operators, clients, and external partners, you help deliver complex power infrastructure solutions. At the same time, you contribute to strengthening technical capabilities within the organization and support the evolution of modern substation and grid integration concepts, particularly in the context of the energy transition.

Responsibilities:

Technical coordination of substation projects:

• Lead the overall technical delivery of high-voltage substation projects across multiple voltage levels
• Ensure alignment between primary systems, secondary systems, and protection concepts
• Coordinate interfaces between electrical engineering, civil works, and grid connection requirements
• Monitor technical execution with respect to quality, schedule, and cost targets

Engineering integration and system design:

• Develop and align technical concepts for high-voltage substations, including layout and system architecture
• Ensure functional integration of protection, control, and automation systems
• Support the development of grid connection and system design concepts
• Maintain technical consistency across all project phases

Regulatory and grid compliance:

• Ensure compliance with German technical standards and applicable engineering regulations
• Support permitting and approval processes with authorities and grid operators
• Ensure alignment with grid code and utility requirements

Project and stakeholder coordination:

• Act as a technical interface between clients, grid operators, internal engineering teams, and contractors
• Translate technical requirements into clear engineering deliverables
• Support technical discussions and decision-making across project stakeholders

Infrastructure development and innovation:

• Contribute to the development of modern substation concepts supporting the energy transition
• Support continuous improvement of engineering capabilities within the organization
• Help shape scalable solutions for future energy infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Experience in planning and delivery of high-voltage or substation infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of primary, secondary, and protection systems
• Familiarity with German and European technical standards in the power sector
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across project stakeholders
• Strong communication skills in German and English
• Structured, solution-oriented engineering mindset with a holistic system view

Additional Information

Why join us? You will love the freedom to bring your own ideas and vision to life, combining client management, project delivery, and team leadership. You will value working alongside colleagues with outstanding technical expertise in a collaborative, caring, and supportive team environment. We offer a flexible working environment, a competitive salary, and a culture that places safety, wellbeing, and professional development at the heart of everything we do. If you are looking to work for one of the world’s most trusted global environmental consulting firms and help shape a more sustainable future for Germany and beyond, the AECOM Germany team looks forward to welcoming you on board.

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.

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 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

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.