Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

AECOM
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Collaboration","Client-facing communication","Multidisciplinary coordination","Attention to compliance"]

Design and deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, from feasibility and concept through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, perform cable rating and system studies, and support cable installation feasibility. Work with civil, structural, substation, and OHL teams, coordinate third-party inspections, and verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid TPs, and other standards.

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AECOM
AECOM
17 hours ago

Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

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Job Summary

Design and deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, from feasibility and concept through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, perform cable rating and system studies, and support cable installation feasibility. Work with civil, structural, substation, and OHL teams, coordinate third-party inspections, and verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid TPs, and other standards.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility and concept through detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
  • •Review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, including route development, burial risk assessments, and thermal/electromagnetic/mechanical calculations.
  • •Undertake cable rating and system studies covering ampacity, short circuit forces, thermal stability, and EMI analysis.
  • •Carry out cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility studies.
  • •Collaborate with civil, structural, substation, and OHL teams; coordinate third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid Working

Key Requirements

  • •Strong experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects, including FEED experience.
  • •Experience in regulated, quality-assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
  • •Good understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling/mechanical forces, cable burial risk assessments, and protection strategies.
  • •Knowledge of electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis, including cable cleating and short-circuit restraint.
  • •Experience with Quality, Inspection & Test (QIT) of cables and associated systems, and knowledge of standards including IEC and CIGRÉ.
Experience:Transmission & distributionHVDCQuality assuranceNational Grid
Education:Certification / Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems (or related discipline)
Skills:CollaborationClient-facing communicationMultidisciplinary coordinationAttention to compliance
Certifications:NG Certified – CDAE (Cable Design and Engineering)Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartershipHNC qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HV/EHVHVDCIECCIGRÉNational Grid TPsHAZIDHAZOPAutoCADRevitGISCYMCAPWinCableMechanical simulation

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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