Senior Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Overview

As a Senior Cable System Design Engineer, you will lead HV/EHV cable projects from feasibility to commissioning within AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution team. You’ll design routes, perform thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical analyses, and ensure integration with civil and electrical disciplines. You’ll work with operators, developers, and manufacturers to meet international standards. This role offers impact across onshore infrastructure and the Great Grid Upgrade.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• global exposure and technology leadership

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility through to commissioning
• Review complex HV cable designs including route, burial risk, and thermal/electromagnetic calculations
• Conduct cable rating and system studies (ampacity, short circuit forces, thermal stability, EMI)
• Carry out cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility assessments
• 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 and international standards
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, HAZID/HAZOPs, and multidisciplinary coordination

Key requirements

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

• Collaborative teamwork across multi-disciplinary groups
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication
• Stakeholder engagement and client-facing confidence
• HV/EHV cable design
• FEED processes
• Cable routing and burial risk assessment

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