Senior Cable System Design Engineer

AECOM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineer. The successful candidate will handle full lifecycle cable engineering packages, review complex cable system designs, and conduct third-party inspections while collaborating with various teams. Strong experience in HV/EHV projects and relevant certifications are essential. The firm offers personalisation of benefits, career development opportunities, and a flexible working model.

Benefits

Core and personalised benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Cable System Design Engineering.
• Experience in regulated, quality-assured environments.
• Good understanding of onshore cable routing and mechanical forces.
• Knowledge of national and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages.
• Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs.
• Conduct third-party inspections and support installation activities.
• Participate in client meetings and technical workshops.

Skills

Cable System Design Engineering

HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects

Quality, Inspection & Test (QIT)

Third-party inspection and verification

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

We are seeking experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineers to join our growing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team and develop their careers. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a range of cable system projects across multiple voltage levels, serving clients including Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers worldwide. You will contribute to projects throughout the entire lifecycle – from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning of onshore infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with the AECOM T&D Team, gaining exposure to external clients and ensuring project delivery meets our standards for quality, safety, and environmental care.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
• Review complex HVAC and HVDC 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.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.
• Experience in regulated, quality‑assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
• Good understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling and mechanical forces, cable burial risk assessments and protection strategies, electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis, cable cleating and short‑circuit restraint.
• Experience in Quality, Inspection & Test (QIT) of cables and associated systems.
• Knowledge of national and international standards, including IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG‑TPs.
• Experience with cable system ECI engineering, subsea control and electrical solutions, cable manufacturing and testing, third‑party inspection and verification.
• Experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.

Desirable Certifications & Qualifications

• A minimum HNC qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.
• NG Certified – CDAE (Cable Design and Engineering).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.

Perks

• Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle.
• Take advantage of career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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