Senior HV Cable Design Engineer — Hybrid Growth

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution team in London. You will deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility through to commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients worldwide.

The role involves HV/EHV design, route selection, and ensuring compliance with international standards, while supporting testing and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.
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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

HV/EHV Transmission

FEED Experience

Onshore Cable Routing

Cable Pulling & Mechanical

Burial Risk Assessments

Electromagnetic Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Stability Analysis

Cable Cleating

Short Circuit Restraint

IEC/CIGRÉ/NG-TP Standards

Third-Party Inspection

FAT/SAT Support

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems/related

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution team in London. You will deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility through to commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients worldwide.

The role involves HV/EHV design, route selection, and ensuring compliance with international standards, while supporting testing and commissioning activities.