Associate Director, Overhead Line Engineering

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Overhead Line Engineering to join AECOM’s growing Philippines-based Transmission & Distribution (T&D) capability, supporting major international energy infrastructure projects, primarily for UK and global clients.

This senior technical leadership role will provide technical direction, design oversight, quality assurance, and mentoring across overhead line engineering for high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) transmission projects.

The role supports delivery across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, concept design, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and technical assurance, covering grid reinforcement, renewable integration, interconnectors, and wider transmission infrastructure.

The Philippines team operates within AECOM’s global technical governance framework. Statutory certification and engineer-of-record responsibilities remain with licensed entities in the relevant jurisdiction. The role requires collaboration with international teams and occasional off-hours coordination across time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Serve as the technical lead for overhead lines within the Philippines T&D team.
• Provide leadership across HV/EHV projects (typically up to 400kV).
• Ensure alignment with international standards, client requirements, and AECOM procedures.
• Lead design reviews and engineering assurance activities.
• Provide expert technical input and problem-solving support.
• Support preparation and review of deliverables (non-statutory).

Design & Delivery

• Lead and review overhead line design for complex T&D projects.
• Oversee outputs including routing, profiling, PLS-CADD modelling, sag-tension, clearances, structure spotting, conductor and insulator selection.
• Review studies such as feasibility, optioneering, and thermal rating.
• Check drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure quality and coordination before issue to lead offices or clients.
• Support project implementation and technical inputs for planning stages.

Project & Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Work with project managers and global teams for effective delivery.
• Coordinate with substations, civil, structural, geotechnical, and system disciplines.
• Support workshare by ensuring high-quality outputs from the Philippines team.
• Contribute to bids, methodologies, schedules, and resource planning.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients and partners.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and develop engineers within the overhead line discipline.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and technical upskilling.
• Promote a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Help develop standards, tools, and checking procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Power, Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Significant overhead line experience in T&D projects.
• Strong expertise in routing, sag-tension, clearances, conductor selection, and design assurance.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD or equivalent tools.
• Experience across project phases (feasibility to construction support).
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Proven technical leadership and design review capability.
• Strong communication skills for international collaboration.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong technical judgment and leadership ability.
• Ability to mentor and develop teams.
• Client-focused with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• High attention to quality, coordination, and delivery reliability.
• Must be amenable to work fixed night shifts and 3 days onsite per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in UK or international T&D projects.
• Experience with utilities such as National Grid, SSE, SPT, or equivalent.
• Experience up to 400kV or higher voltage systems.
• Familiarity with PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of IEC, EN, IEEE, ASCE, NESC, or equivalent standards.
• Experience in grid reinforcement, renewables, interconnectors.
• Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer or equivalent (advantageous).
• Transmission owner competency approvals (desirable).

Additional Information

Additional Information

This role is based in the Philippines supporting global delivery. It does not include statutory sign-off or engineer-of-record responsibility, which remains with licensed entities.

The role may require occasional early or late coordination but is not shift-based.

AECOM is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, capability, and business needs, with reasonable accommodations provided where applicable. Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines.

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.

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 2025. 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.

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