Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer | Hybrid & Impact

AECOM; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Cable System Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV cable projects across the UK and globally. You will shape design strategies, mentor teams, and drive technical excellence from concept through delivery, engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

Join a global leader in infrastructure consulting, with a flexible hybrid working model, opportunities to influence standards, and a focus on innovation and sustainability in energy transition

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related field; MSc/MEng advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards.
• National Grid CDAE certification or similar.
• Experience with cable system software (e.g., CYMCAP, WinCable) and advanced analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading the delivery of large-scale HV/EHV cable system projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee HV cable system designs, including routing, burial risk assessments, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical performance modelling.
• Provide expert-level input into cable system ratings, installation methodologies, jointing arrangements, cleating design, and system integration in challenging environments.
• Guide and validate complex calculations including ampacity, short circuit forces, EMC, induced voltages, and thermomechanical forces to meet compliance with National Grid TPs, IEC, and CIGRÉ standards.
• Undertake client and stakeholder engagement, providing technical assurance, strategic direction, and value-engineered solutions on high-profile infrastructure programmes.
• Manage coordination between disciplines, including civil, structural, OHL, substation, and marine engineering inputs, to ensure cohesive and integrated design solutions.
• Drive project execution, managing technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews while supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct 3rd-party inspections, FAT/SAT witnessing and vendor oversight for cable and ancillary equipment.
• Champion mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Cable System Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV cable projects across the UK and globally. You will shape design strategies, mentor teams, and drive technical excellence from concept through delivery, engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

Join a global leader in infrastructure consulting, with a flexible hybrid working model, opportunities to influence standards, and a focus on innovation and sustainability in energy transition