Senior HV Cable Systems Design Engineer (Hybrid)

AECO; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Hybrid working

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Cable System Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV cable projects in the Transmission & Distribution team. This senior role focuses on planning, design, and delivery across challenging environments, engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliant solutions.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, guide complex calculations, and contribute to innovation, digital delivery, and sustainability in design across national and international schemes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a technical leader in HV/EHV cable system design.
• Proven track record in design, specification, and installation of complex cable systems including tunnel, urban, and constrained environments.
• In-depth understanding of international and UK-specific standards, particularly National Grid TPs, IEC, and CIGRÉ guidelines.
• Experience working in regulated, quality-assured environments—preferably with National Grid, SSE, EirGrid, or equivalent TSO/DNOs.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and engage with senior stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and team leadership/mentorship skills.
• Commitment to fostering innovation, digital delivery, and sustainability in design.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading the deliveryof large-scale HV/EHV cable system projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee HVcable 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.

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Cable System Design Engineer to lead HV/EHV cable projects in the Transmission & Distribution team. This senior role focuses on planning, design, and delivery across challenging environments, engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliant solutions.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, guide complex calculations, and contribute to innovation, digital delivery, and sustainability in design across national and international schemes.