HV Cable Systems Design Engineer – T&D

AECO; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking Cable System Design Engineers to grow our Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. You will work on full lifecycle cable projects from feasibility to commissioning, collaborating with diverse teams and clients including National Grid.

The role involves HV/EHV design, route development, and interface with manufacturers to meet IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG-TP standards. Hybrid work options and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Ideally an Electrical Engineering Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.
• Some experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.
• Some experience in regulated, quality-assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
• Basic understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling and mechanical forces, burial risk assessments and protection strategies, electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis, and standards (IEC, CIGRÉ, NG‑TPs).
• Ideally experience with Cable system ECI engineering, cable manufacturing and testing, and third‑party inspection and verification.
• Experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
• Support with the review of complex HV 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.
• Gain exposure to civil, structural, substation and OHL teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Support senior members of the team with third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Support the interface with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid TPs, and other international standards.

Skills

Electrical concepts

HV/EHV transmission

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

HNC in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

AECOM is seeking Cable System Design Engineers to grow our Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. You will work on full lifecycle cable projects from feasibility to commissioning, collaborating with diverse teams and clients including National Grid.

The role involves HV/EHV design, route development, and interface with manufacturers to meet IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG-TP standards. Hybrid work options and ongoing professional development are provided.