Electrical Engineering Head – PMC

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineering Head – PMC to lead electrical engineering delivery across large-scale energy and infrastructure programs in India.

This role is a senior technical leadership position within PMC engagements, responsible for overseeing the design, review, and execution of electrical systems across renewable energy (solar, wind, hybrid), conventional generation, hydro/PSP, BESS, substations, and transmission networks up to 765 kV.

The role operates at the interface of engineering, project management, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring that all electrical systems are designed, implemented, and commissioned in accordance with project objectives, grid requirements, and applicable standards. The position also supports techno-commercial optimization, digital integration, and grid readiness for modern energy systems.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Engineering Leadership & Design Management

• Lead electrical engineering delivery for solar PV, wind, hybrid renewable energy -  BESS, and conventional energy projects, including pooling substations and EHV transmission systems.
• Provide technical direction for LV/MV/HV/EHV systems, including AC/DC systems, auxiliary systems, and electrical balance of plant.
• Oversee design of electrical systems including cable sizing, transformer sizing, switchgear selection, bay configurations, and drive systems.
• Lead development and review of AIS/GIS substations, switchyards, bay extensions, and transmission interfaces (OHL/UGC).

Engineering Deliverables & Documentation

• Review and approve key basic and detailed engineering deliverables including:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematics, layouts, GA drawings
  • Power evacuation schemes and system configurations
  • Technical specifications, datasheets, BOQs/BOMs
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope and standards.

Power System Studies & Grid Compliance

• Direct and review detailed power system studies, including:
  • Load flow, short circuit, protection coordination
  • Earthing and grounding design
  • Cable sizing and voltage drop
  • Transient, dynamic, and EMT studies
  • Reactive power compensation and grid compliance
• Ensure alignment with state and central grid codes and utility interconnection requirements.

Standards, Quality & Technical Assurance

• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, BIS, IS, and CEA standards and international best practices.
• Implement robust engineering governance, quality assurance, and design review processes.
• Lead arc flash studies, insulation coordination, and power quality assessments.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead technical bid evaluations, vendor assessments, and contractor selection processes.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, technical submissions, and deviations.
• Support procurement with technical specifications, cost optimization, and value engineering.
• Drive vendor validation, localization, and cost-benefit analysis (CBA).

Construction, Testing & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical oversight during manufacturing, installation, and site execution.
• Witness and review type tests, routine tests, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Support performance testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues.

Due Diligence & Techno-Commercial Advisory

• Perform technical due diligence, feasibility studies, and techno-economic assessments for:
  • Renewable and hybrid energy systems
  • Grid-connected BESS and associated infrastructure
• Support bid-stage engineering, risk assessment, and project optimization.

Transmission & Grid Integration

• Lead engineering for power evacuation systems, including:
  • Transmission line design inputs (OHL/UGC)
  • Substation integration and grid connectivity
• Support integration of renewable, hydro/PSP, and storage systems into EHV networks.

Stakeholder Coordination & PMC Role

• Act as Owner’s Engineer / PMC technical lead, interfacing with:
  • Clients, utilities, regulators, contractors, and OEMs
• Ensure alignment across design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Resolve technical issues, manage design changes, and mitigate project risks.

Engineering Governance & Digitalization

• Establish and maintain engineering document management systems and design databases.
• Drive standardization of engineering practices and templates.
• Support adoption of digital engineering tools, analytics, and integrated project platforms.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Conduct technical reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.