Description
cable design
calculation validation
system integration
project delivery
client engagement
design coordination
The Principal Cable System Design Engineer role is a senior position within AECOM's Transmission & Distribution team, focusing on high‑voltage cable system design and delivery. The engineer will support a diverse client base that includes transmission system operators, distribution network operators, private developers, and international energy majors. This role involves shaping technical standards, driving innovation, and guiding digital delivery in the cable engineering field.
- Lead delivery of large‑scale HV/EHV cable projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation.
- Develop and oversee HV cable designs, including routing, burial risk assessments, and thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical modelling.
- Provide expert input on cable ratings, installation methods, jointing, cleating design, and system integration in challenging environments.
- Validate complex calculations (ampacity, short‑circuit forces, EMC, induced voltages, thermomechanical forces) to meet National Grid, IEC, and CIGRÉ standards.
- Engage clients and stakeholders to deliver technical assurance, strategic direction, and value‑engineered solutions for high‑profile programmes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs (civil, structural, OHL, substation, marine) to ensure integrated design solutions.
- Manage project execution, technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews while supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Conduct third‑party inspections, FAT/SAT witnessing, and vendor oversight for cable and ancillary equipment.
- Mentor team members, share knowledge, and foster technical development within the cable systems engineering group.
- Support business development through proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.
Requirements
technical leader
cable design
standards
chartered engineer
cdae
cymcap
- Demonstrated experience as a technical leader in HV/EHV cable system design.
- Proven track record designing, specifying, and installing complex cable systems in tunnels, urban, and constrained settings.
- In‑depth knowledge of international and UK standards, especially National Grid TPs, IEC, and CIGRÉ guidelines.
- Experience in regulated, quality‑assured environments with TSOs/DNOs such as National Grid, SSE, or EirGrid.
- Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage senior stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
- Excellent communication, client‑facing, and leadership/mentorship skills.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; MSc/MEng advantageous.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progression towards it.
- National Grid CDAE certification or similar credential.
- Proficiency with cable system software (e.g., CYMCAP, WinCable) and advanced analysis tools.
Benefits
You will join a dynamic T&D team of industry experts, collaborating with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on projects ranging from small initiatives to large‑scale ventures. AECOM promotes an inclusive, forward‑thinking environment with hybrid working options to support work‑life balance and professional growth. Mentorship, knowledge‑sharing, and capability development are core to the team culture.
AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible hybrid working, career development programmes, wellbeing initiatives, and personalised perks to suit diverse lifestyles. Employees have access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a supportive compensation framework. The company values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work.
Training + Development
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