Engineer / Senior Engineer - Cable System Design (Transmission & Distribution)

About the Role

In this position you will develop complete cable engineering packages, review complex HVAC and HVDC designs, perform rating and system studies, and carry out installation feasibility assessments. Collaboration with civil, structural, substation and overhead line teams, as well as third‑party inspections and support for FAT/SAT activities, ensures fully integrated, compliant solutions. • Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies to commissioning. • Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, including route development and burial risk assessments. • Perform cable rating studies: ampacity, short‑circuit forces, thermal stability, and EMI analysis. • Conduct cable pulling, jointing, cleating and installation feasibility assessments. • Coordinate with civil, structural, substation and overhead line teams for integrated solutions. • Lead third‑party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation and commissioning activities. • Interface with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ and NG‑TP standards. • Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, HAZID/HAZOP and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cable engineering
• ▸design review
• ▸rating studies
• ▸installation feasibility
• ▸third‑party inspection
• ▸client workshops

What You Bring

We are seeking experienced Cable System Design Engineers for 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 through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and concept design to detailed design, installation support and commissioning of on‑shore infrastructure. The ideal candidate has strong experience in HV/EHV cable system design engineering, including FEED work, and has operated in regulated, quality‑assured environments such as National Grid. You should understand on‑shore routing, burial risk, mechanical forces, electromagnetic, thermal and stability analysis, and have hands‑on experience with cable pulling, jointing and cleating. Proficiency with industry tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS and mechanical simulation software is required. Desired qualifications include a minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, NG Certified – CDAE, and Chartered Engineer status (or progress towards it). AECOM celebrates diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities throughout the application process. • Require strong experience in HV/EHV cable system design engineering, including FEED work. • Require knowledge of on‑shore routing, burial risk, mechanical forces, electromagnetic and thermal analysis. • Proficient with CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS and mechanical simulation tools. • Desired: minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems, NG Certified – CDAE, Chartered Engineer status.

Requirements

• ▸hv/ehv
• ▸feed
• ▸cymcap
• ▸autocad
• ▸hnc
• ▸chartered

Benefits

We invite bold ideas and big dreams, offering the opportunity to join a diverse, inclusive workforce driven by a common purpose: to deliver a better world. Whether based in the office, remotely, or on client sites, employees benefit from hybrid flexibility and a culture that champions integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. AECOM offers a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including a flexible hybrid working model, career development programmes, AECOM University, technical practice networks, volunteering days and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. • Benefits include flexible hybrid working, career development, AECOM University, volunteering days and comprehensive wellbeing programs.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time