HV/EHV Cable System Design Engineer – T&D (Hybrid)

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

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.