Senior Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Overview

As a Senior Cable System Design Engineer, you will lead end-to-end cable engineering for HV/EHV transmission projects. You will join the Transmission & Distribution team to deliver feasible concepts through detailed designs and commissioning, collaborating across disciplines and with clients worldwide. You’ll tackle design, routing, and protective analyses, shaping robust onshore solutions. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge projects like National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade and the chance to influence high-stakes infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• career development opportunities
• flexible hybrid working model
• technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility to commissioning
• Review HV cable system designs including route, burial, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical calculations
• Perform cable rating and system studies (ampacity, short circuit, thermal, EMI)
• Carrying out cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility studies
• Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams for integrated solutions
• Lead third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation and commissioning
• Interface with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to verify IEC, CIGRÉ, NG-TPs standards compliance
• 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
• Understanding of onshore cable routing, burial risk assessments, and protection strategies
• Electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis proficiency
• Knowledge of IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG-TPs standards
• Experience with cable system ECI engineering, subsea control, cable manufacturing/testing, and third-party inspection
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Client engagement and technical workshop participation
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• CYMCAP
• WinCable
• AutoCAD

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