HV Cable System Design Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

AECO; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking ambitious Cable System Design Engineers to join our Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. You will work on major onshore HV/EHV projects across the UK & Ireland, from feasibility through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning.

You will collaborate with client operators and benefit from our global expertise, using tools like CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit and GIS.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems required.
• FEED experience essential; NG experience preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with IEC/CIGRÉ standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable packages from feasibility to commissioning.
• Review HV cable system designs, route development and burial risk.
• Conduct cable rating, ampacity, short circuit and EMI analyses.
• Coordinate with civil, substation and OHL teams for integrated solutions.
• Support third-party inspections and FAT/SAT; liaison with manufacturers.

Skills

Cable System Design

FEED experience

National Grid experience

Regulated environments

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

AECOM is seeking ambitious Cable System Design Engineers to join our Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. You will work on major onshore HV/EHV projects across the UK & Ireland, from feasibility through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning.

You will collaborate with client operators and benefit from our global expertise, using tools like CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit and GIS.