Senior HV Cable Systems Engineer – Design & Delivery

AECOM; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm seeks a Principal Cable System Design Engineer in Edinburgh. You will lead technical delivery of HV/EHV cable projects, ensuring quality and innovation from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in complex cable system design, excellent communication skills, and experience with multidisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking team to contribute to energy transition projects that shape the future grid. Enjoy a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a technical leader in HV/EHV cable system design.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of large-scale HV/EHV cable system projects.
• Develop and oversee HV cable system designs including thermal and electromagnetic performance modelling.
• Guide and validate complex calculations to meet compliance standards.

Skills

Technical leadership in HV/EHV cable system design

Coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams

Excellent communication skills

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

CYMCAP

WinCable

Job description

A global infrastructure consulting firm seeks a Principal Cable System Design Engineer in Edinburgh. You will lead technical delivery of HV/EHV cable projects, ensuring quality and innovation from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in complex cable system design, excellent communication skills, and experience with multidisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking team to contribute to energy transition projects that shape the future grid. Enjoy a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits.