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Cable system design engineer (transmission & distribution)

Leeds
Aecom
Systems design engineer
€55,000 a year
Posted: 1 June
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Job Description

We are seeking experienced Cable System Design Engineers to join our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, delivering projects across multiple voltage levels for transmission and distribution clients worldwide. The role involves working through the entire life cycle of cable system projects – from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning.


Responsibilities

* Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design 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 – 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.


Qualifications

* Strong experience in cable system design engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, with essential FEED experience.
* Experience in regulated, quality‑assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
* Good understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling and mechanical forces, burial risk assessments, protection strategies, electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis, cable cleating and short‑circuit restraint.
* Experience in Quality, Inspection & Test (QIT) of cables and associated systems.
* Knowledge of national and international standards – IEC, CIGRÉ, NG‑TPs.
* Experience with cable system ECI engineering, subsea control and electrical solutions, cable manufacturing and testing, third‑party inspection and verification.
* Familiarity with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.


Desirable Certifications & Qualifications

* Minimum HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related discipline.
* NG Certified – CDAE (Cable Design and Engineering).
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.


Benefits

Career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.


EEO & Disability

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.

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