Senior Cable System Design Engineers
Join us to design and deliver cable system projects across multiple voltage levels, serving Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers worldwide.
Job responsibilities
* Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
* Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, including route development, burial risk assessments, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical calculations.
* Undertake cable rating and system studies including ampacity, short circuit forces, thermal stability, and electromagnetic interference analysis.
* Carry out cable pulling, jointing, cleating and installation feasibility studies.
* Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.
* Conduct third‑party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation and commissioning activities.
* Support interface activity with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors to verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid TPs and other international standards.
* Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, HAZID/HAZOPs and multidisciplinary coordination.
Perks and benefits
Full range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being. Career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.
Qualifications
* Strong experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.
* Experience in regulated, quality‑assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
* Good understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling, mechanical forces, burial risk assessments, protection strategies, and electromagnetic, thermal and stability analysis.
* Experience in Quality, Inspection & Test (QIT) of cables and associated systems.
* Knowledge of national and international standards including IEC, CIGRÉ and NG‑TPs.
* Experience with cable system ECI engineering, subsea control, electrical solutions, cable manufacturing and testing, and third‑party inspection and verification.
* Experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS and mechanical simulation tools.
Desirable certifications & qualifications
* Minimum HNC qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related discipline.
* NG Certified – CDAE (Cable Design and Engineering).
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role using the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10152191
Business Line: Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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