Senior Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Company: AECO
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Location: Leeds
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Job Description

Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of energy infrastructure?

We are seeking experienced Senior Cable System Design Engineers to join our growing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. You will play a key role in delivering a range of cable system projects across multiple voltage levels, serving clients including Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers worldwide.

Here’s what you will do:

  • Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
  • Review complex HVAC and HVDC 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.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in cable system design engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.
  • Experience in regulated, quality‑assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.
  • Good understanding of onshore cable routing, cable pulling and mechanical forces, cable burial risk assessments and protection strategies, electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis, as well as cable cleating and short circuit restraint.
  • Experience in quality, inspection & test (QIT) of cables and associated systems.
  • Knowledge of 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, as well as third‑party inspection and verification.
  • Experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.

Desirable Certifications & Qualifications

  • A minimum HNC qualified in electrical engineering, power systems, or related discipline.
  • NG Certified – CDAE (Cable Design and Engineering).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.

Benefits

At AECOM, you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model for a healthy work‑life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Our benefits are designed to support your future and well‑being.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Posted: May 26th, 2026