Lead HV Cable System Design Engineer

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in London is seeking experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineers to join our Transmission & Distribution team. You will deliver full lifecycle cable engineering from feasibility through commissioning for HV and EHV projects, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and clients worldwide.

This role emphasizes routing, electrical performance, and compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, NG-TPs, with exposure to CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of onshore cable routing, burial risk assessments and protection strategies.
• Knowledge of IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG-TPs; experience with third-party inspection and verification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
• Review 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.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Conduct third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Support the 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.

Skills

Cable System Design Engineering

HV/EHV transmission

FEED experience

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

CEng or working towards chartership

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

AECOM in London is seeking experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineers to join our Transmission & Distribution team. You will deliver full lifecycle cable engineering from feasibility through commissioning for HV and EHV projects, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and clients worldwide.

This role emphasizes routing, electrical performance, and compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, NG-TPs, with exposure to CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, and GIS tools.