AECOM: Principal HV Engineer (Rail) — Bengaluru, KA, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Principal HV Engineer (Rail) in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference J10153571. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 21 September 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Global Services Private Limited
• Job Family: Electrical
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• Job description
• Leadership: and manage the technical and commercial delivery of electrical design packages across rail infrastructure projects with a focus on high voltage (HV) substation, traction power and LV design
• Development: concept and detailed designs, key elements of design deliverables including technical reports, electrical calculations and design specifications
• Review: CAD drawings and ensure thorough documentation of all design work
• Mentor and oversee the work of junior engineers and CAD technicians
• Act as Lead Engineer/CRE, Checker on projects, ensuring all outputs are delivered on time, to budget and to client expectations
• Quality / delivery: accuracy in drawings and calculations, designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Delivery: technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance
• Play a key role in developing our HV substation and LV design capability as part of the Electrification & Power (E&P) team
• Collaboration: with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions
• Management: design packages independently and contribute to project planning and execution

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Familiarity: the full project lifecycle – from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support
• BE/ BTech or ME/MTech degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered (or actively working towards chartership) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization
• 12 + years of experience in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery
• Experience: leading projects as a checker, CRE or Lead Engineer
• Experience: HV substation design, traction power and LV design preferably on Rail infrastructure projects
• Experience working with UK clients or on international projects is a advantage
• Understanding: international design standards (such as Network Rail, BS, IEC, or equivalent)
• Technical writing, communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AECOM

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Practical preparation: CAD

CAD experience should identify the discipline, deliverable and level of responsibility. Explain whether you created models or drawings, revised an established design, checked a package or coordinated with another team.

Relevant skills

• CAD
• quality assurance
• risk management
• transmission infrastructure
• electrical engineering
• stakeholder management
• communication