Senior HV/EHV Cable System Design Engineer (Hybrid)

AECOM

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is recruiting experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineers to join our growing Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. You will lead full lifecycle cable engineering from feasibility to commissioning across multiple voltage levels for global clients.

Join us to deliver innovative onshore projects, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and apply advanced tools to drive efficiency and safety in complex infrastructure. Hybrid work arrangements available.

Qualifications

Experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is 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 working within national and international standards, including IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG-TPs.
Experience with cable system ECI engineering, subsea control and electrical solutions, cable manufacturing and testing, third-party inspection and verification.
Ideally have experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.

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.