Overview

Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers to power the future, shape the grid and lead with impact? We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cable Engineers to join our growing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. The successful candidate will deliver a range of cable system projects across multiple voltage levels for clients including Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers worldwide. You will lead and contribute to projects throughout the full lifecycle—from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning—on both onshore and offshore infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with the AECOM T&D Team, serving as a primary contact for external clients and ensuring project delivery meets our standards for quality, safety, and environmental care. The role requires experience in regulated, quality-assured environments, preferably with national Grid experience. Strong design judgment and draughting expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
• Lead and review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, onshore and offshore, including route development, burial risk assessments, and 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 in constrained environments such as tunnels, subsea routes, and urban areas.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, substation, OHL, and marine teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Conduct third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Interface 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.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the wider team.
• Proven delivery of onshore and offshore cable systems including dynamic and static subsea systems.
• Good understanding of cable routing (land, tunnel, subsea), cable pulling and mechanical forces, burial risk assessments and protection strategies, electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis, cable cleating and short circuit restraint, and QIT experience.
• Experience with national and international standards, including IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG-TPs; experience with ECI engineering, subsea control and electrical solutions, cable manufacturing and testing, and third-party inspection and verification; exposure to offshore projects and wind farms; familiarity with CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.

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.
• Offshore certifications and awareness (BOSIET/GWO, desirable for offshore-related work).
• Experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects.
• Proven experience with onshore and offshore cable systems including dynamic and static subsea systems.
• Experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.

Desirable Certifications & Qualifications

• Familiarity with subsea installation, offshore wind export systems, and inter-array cables.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

At AECOM, you will join a global team delivering a better world through innovative and sustainable infrastructure. We value diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities. We offer hybrid work options, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.