Electrical HVAC/HVDC Cable Engineer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global infrastructure consulting firm as an Electrical HVAC/HVDC Cable Engineer in Edinburgh. Contribute to innovative energy infrastructure projects while enjoying flexible working options and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications in electrical engineering and experience with cable design.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Technical networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic/power engineering qualification required.
• Professional qualification in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with cable design and software tools needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop cable design for offshore and onshore applications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Complete tasks within budget and schedule with minimal supervision.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HVAC

HVDC

Problem Solving

Education

HNC

HND

BSc/BEng

MSc/MEng

Tools

Cymcap

Cableizer

COMSOL

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Electrical HVAC/HVDC Cable Engineer, Edinburgh

Client: AECOM

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e46ba31b580e

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Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of energy infrastructure?

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Transmission & Distribution team as an Electrical HVAC/HVDC Cable Engineer and work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the delivery of energy infrastructure projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Perform specific and moderate portions of broader assignments, understanding software modeling to develop cable design for offshore and onshore applications.
• Gather and correlate basic engineering data, using established cable design procedures aligned with industry standards such as IEC, CIGRE, National Grid, SSE.
• Develop detailed cable design assignments, including calculations, routing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance planning.
• Propose solutions to new problems, modifying standard procedures or developing new methods.
• Identify discrepancies in cable design calculations, ratings, and sizing.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and graduates.
• Complete tasks within budget and schedule with minimal supervision.
• Perform all primary design elements independently.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll benefit from career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days to support your well-being and growth.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Electrical/electronic/power engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng).
• Professional qualification in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards it).
• Experience with software tools like Cymcap, Cableizer, COMSOL for desktop studies and report generation.
• Understanding of HVAC and HVDC transmission principles and requirements management.
• Knowledge of power system characteristics.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For accommodations, contact [emailprotected].

If you have transferable skills or partial qualifications, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services from planning to construction across transportation, water, energy, and environment sectors. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation, with revenues of $14.4 billion in FY2023.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

Enjoy flexible work options, a safe and inclusive workplace, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a difference with a global leader in infrastructure, fostering your growth and success as part of our team.