AECOM: Project Manager - Transmission Line, HVDC & Substation — Olpad, GJ, 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 Project Manager - Transmission Line, HVDC & Substation in Olpad, GJ, India, under reference REF59521T. 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: 20 August 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited
• Job Family: Electrical
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Transmission Line, HVDC & Substation to lead the successful delivery of transmission line, HVDC terminal station, and substation packages as part of a large-scale power infrastructure program
• The role is responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and contractual compliance
• Delivery: leadership across multidisciplinary teams and maintain effective engagement with clients, EPC contractors, authorities, OEMs, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Leadership: the complete project lifecycle for transmission line, HVDC terminal station, and substation packages
• Establishment: project execution plans, delivery strategies, governance structures, and communication protocols
• Mobilize and manage project resources to meet program objectives and contractual requirements
• Quality / delivery: project delivery is aligned with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Management: project interfaces between civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, protection, SCADA, telecommunications, and commissioning activities
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Client, Consultant, EPC Contractors, OEMs, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders
• Leadership: project governance meetings and maintain effective stakeholder communication throughout project execution
• Delivery: technical and commercial advice to the Client regarding project challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Management: stakeholder expectations and facilitate timely resolution of project issues
• Schedule, Cost & Commercial Management
• Review: and monitor contractor schedules, procurement plans, construction methodologies, and resource deployment plans

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized institution
• Master's Degree or professional qualifications in Project Management are advantageous
• Experience
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in power transmission and distribution projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering at least one major 400 kV / 765 kV transmission line, HVDC, or substation project
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Track record in project controls, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contract management
• Knowledge: transmission line systems, substations, and HVDC technologies
• Understanding: project controls, planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management principles
• Familiarity: utility standards, international engineering practices, and transmission infrastructure regulations
• Knowledge: SCADA, protection systems, telecommunications, and grid integration requirements
• 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

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Olpad, GJ, India

Pay and application dates

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Relevant skills

• risk management
• compliance
• procurement
• stakeholder management
• communication
• commercial negotiations
• transmission infrastructure
• claims administration
• electrical engineering
• project management