Senior Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Overview

In this role you will lead cable engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects within AECOM’s T&D team. You will manage full lifecycle delivery from feasibility to commissioning, working with cross-functional teams and clients to solve complex onshore cable challenges. You’ll apply advanced routing, burial, thermal, and EMI analyses to create integrated solutions. This position offers exposure to high-profile projects like the Great Grid Upgrade and emphasizes innovation and collaborative problem-solving. You’ll contribute to shaping resilient infrastructure through technically rigorous design and standards compliance.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility to commissioning
• Review complex HV cable system designs including route development, burial risk assessments, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical calculations
• Conduct cable rating and system studies (ampacity, short circuit forces, thermal stability, EMI)
• Carry out cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility studies
• Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams for integrated solutions
• Conduct third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities
• Support interface with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to verify IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid TPs and other standards
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, HAZID/HAZOPs, and multidisciplinary coordination

Key requirements

• Experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV projects
• FEED experience essential
• Knowledge of onshore cable routing, cable pulling, burial risk assessments, protection strategies
• EM, thermal, and stability analysis; cable cleating and short circuit restraint
• Familiarity with IEC, CIGRÉ, NG-TPs standards
• Experience with cable system ECI engineering, subsea controls, cable manufacturing and testing, third-party inspection
• Experience with CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS; mechanical simulation tools (as applicable)
• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or related; Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

• Collaborative mindset for cross-discipline work
• Excellent communication in client meetings and workshops
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving orientation
• HV/EHV cable design
• FEED processes
• Route development and burial risk assessment

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