Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

AECOM
Glasgow
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Collaboration","Attention to detail","Compliance orientation","Problem-solving"]

Deliver end-to-end cable engineering packages for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. Review complex HVAC and HVDC designs, perform cable rating and system studies (thermal, electromagnetic, stability, ampacity, short-circuit forces), and support installation feasibility and third-party inspections. Collaborate with civil/structural/substation/OHL teams and verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid standards, and FAT/SAT activities.

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Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

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Job Summary

Deliver end-to-end cable engineering packages for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. Review complex HVAC and HVDC designs, perform cable rating and system studies (thermal, electromagnetic, stability, ampacity, short-circuit forces), and support installation feasibility and third-party inspections. Collaborate with civil/structural/substation/OHL teams and verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid standards, and FAT/SAT activities.
Location: Glasgow
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
  • •Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, including route development and burial risk assessments with thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical calculations.
  • •Undertake cable rating and system studies (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 and support third-party inspections and interface activities to verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid TPs, and other standards.

Key Requirements

  • •Strong experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, with FEED experience essential.
  • •Experience in regulated, quality-assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
  • •Good understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling/mechanical forces, burial risk assessments, and protection strategies (including electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis).
  • •Experience with Quality, Inspection & Test (QIT) of cables and associated systems.
  • •HNC qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline (NG Certified – CDAE and/or working towards Chartered Engineer is desirable).
Education:Certification / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline
Skills:CollaborationAttention to detailCompliance orientationProblem-solving
Certifications:NG Certified – CDAE (Cable Design and Engineering)Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HV/EHV transmission and distributionFEEDHVACHVDCIECCIGRÉNational Grid TPsHAZIDHAZOPFATSATAutoCADRevitGISCYMCAPWinCableMechanical simulation toolsHV cable ratingAmpacityThermal stability

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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