Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Engineer / Senior Engineer - Cable System Design (Transmission & Distribution)
Design and deliver HV/EHV cable systems for transmission & distribution projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. • Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, including route development, burial risk assessments, and thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical calculations. • Undertake cable rating and system studies such as ampacity, short‑circuit forces, thermal stability, and electromagnetic interference analysis. • Conduct cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility studies. • Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams to ensure fully integrated solutions. • Perform third‑party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities. • Interface 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.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cable design
- ▸feasibility study
- ▸thermal analysis
- ▸ampacity study
- ▸installation support
- ▸standards compliance
What You Bring
We are looking for experienced Cable System Design Engineers to join our Transmission & Distribution team. The role involves delivering cable system projects across multiple voltage levels for transmission system operators, distribution network operators and private developers worldwide. You will work on innovative projects throughout the entire lifecycle—from feasibility and concept through detailed design, installation supervision and commissioning of on‑shore infrastructure. The ideal candidate has strong experience in cable system design engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, with FEED experience being essential. You should be comfortable working in regulated, quality‑assured environments and possess a solid understanding of on‑shore cable routing, pulling, mechanical forces, burial risk assessments, and electromagnetic, thermal and stability analysis. Proficiency with standards such as IEC, CIGRÉ and National Grid TPs, as well as tools like CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS and mechanical simulation software, is required. A minimum HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related discipline is required, and NG‑Certified CDAE, Chartered Engineer status or progress toward chartership are highly desirable. AECOM celebrates diversity, including neuro‑diversity, and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities.
Requirements
- ▸cable design
- ▸feed
- ▸hv/ehv
- ▸autocad
- ▸cymcap
- ▸chartered engineer
Benefits
AECOM offers a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including flexible hybrid working, career development programmes, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days. These benefits are tailored to fit your lifestyle while providing the resources you need to thrive. AECOM provides a competitive compensation package, extensive well‑being programmes and the flexibility to work from an office, remotely or on client sites. As a Fortune 500 firm committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and ESG priorities, we foster a safe, respectful workplace where every employee can bring their whole self to work. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer a dedicated interview pathway for qualified candidates with disabilities.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time