Senior Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Overview

In this role you will lead end-to-end HV/EHV cable system design within a global T&D team. You’ll work on diverse projects from feasibility to commissioning, collaborating across civil, substation and OHL disciplines to deliver integrated solutions. The position offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure programs like National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade and emphasizes innovation through automation. You’ll drive technical excellence and engage with clients, suppliers, and regulators to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient systems.

Pay / Benefits

• career development opportunities
• flexible hybrid working
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• wellbeing programs
• diverse and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility to commissioning
• Review complex HV cable designs including route, burial risk, and thermal, EMI, and mechanical calculations
• Perform cable rating and system studies (ampacity, short circuit, thermal stability, EMI)
• Conduct cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility studies
• Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams for integrated solutions
• Perform third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning
• Interface with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure IEC, CIGRÉ, NG-TPs compliance
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, HAZID/HAZOPs, and multidisciplinary coordination

Key requirements

• HV/EHV cable system design experience
• FEED experience essential
• Knowledge of onshore cable routing, burial risk, protection strategies
• Experience with electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis
• Familiarity with cable cleating and short circuit restraint
• Knowledge of IEC, CIGRÉ, NG-TPs standards
• Experience with ECI engineering, subsea control and electrical solutions, cable manufacturing/testing
• Experience with CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools
• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering; Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Client-facing communication
• Technical workshops and multidisciplinary coordination
• HV/EHV cable design
• FEED processes
• Route development and burial risk assessment

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