Senior HV Cable System Engineer - Hybrid Work

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

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Cable System Design Engineer to join our growing Transmission & Distribution team in London. You will deliver full lifecycle HV/EHV cable packages from feasibility to commissioning, collaborating across civil, substation and OHL disciplines on complex projects including National Grid initiatives.

The role emphasizes FEED expertise, route optimization, and adherence to IEC, CIGRÉ and NG-TP standards while using CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects; FEED experience essential.
• Understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling and mechanical forces, burial risk assessments and protection strategies, electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis; cable cleating and short circuit restraint.
• Knowledge of IEC, CIGRÉ and NG-TPs international standards; experience with third-party inspection and verification.
• Experience with ECI engineering, subsea control and electrical solutions, cable manufacturing and testing.
• Tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS and mechanical simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning.
• Review complex HV cable system designs, route development and protection strategies.
• Carry out ampacity, short circuit and electromagnetic analyses and ensure integral, compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams for integrated outcomes.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation and commissioning activities and liaise with manufacturers and contractors.

Skills

Cable System Design

HV/EHV Transmission

FEED Experience

Onshore Cable Routing

Mechanical & Thermal Analysis

Electromagnetic Analysis

Project Collaboration

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Ansys

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Cable System Design Engineer to join our growing Transmission & Distribution team in London. You will deliver full lifecycle HV/EHV cable packages from feasibility to commissioning, collaborating across civil, substation and OHL disciplines on complex projects including National Grid initiatives.

The role emphasizes FEED expertise, route optimization, and adherence to IEC, CIGRÉ and NG-TP standards while using CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD and GIS tools.