Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Cable System Design Engineer to join the Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. You will deliver full‑lifecycle cable engineering from feasibility through commissioning, reviewing complex HV/EHV designs and ensuring compliance with international standards.

The role requires FEED experience and a solid background in regulated environments, with strong collaboration across civil, sub‑station, and OHL teams.

Qualifications

• FEED experience is essential.
• Experience in regulated, quality‑assured environments, preferably with National Grid.
• Knowledge of onshore cable routing, burial risk assessments, and protection strategies.
• Experience with quality, inspection & test (QIT) of cables and associated systems.
• Familiarity with IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG‑TPs standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full‑lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility to commissioning.
• Review HV/EHV cable system designs and route development studies.
• Perform ampacity, short‑circuit, thermal, and EMI analyses.
• Carry out cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility.
• Collaborate with civil, sub‑station, OHL teams for integrated solutions.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Interface with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors for standards compliance.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, HAZID/HAZOPs, and coordination.

Skills

HV/EHV cable design

FEED experience

Quality systems

Standards IEC/CIGRÉ/NG‑TPs

QIT of cables

ECI engineering

cable manufacturing/testing

CYMCAP/WinCable

AutoCAD/Revit/GIS

mechanical simulation tools

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

NG CDAE

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

Job Description

Cable System Design Engineer – Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. Bring your expertise in cable engineering to deliver projects across the UK & Ireland, from feasibility and concept through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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, sub‑station, 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. FEED experience is essential.
• Experience in regulated, quality‑assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
• Good understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling and mechanical forces, cable burial risk assessments and 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, including IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG‑TPs.
• Experience with cable system ECI engineering, subsea control and electrical solutions, cable manufacturing and testing, 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.

Benefits and Perks

Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability‑Confident Employer. We offer interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions where required.