Principal Cable System Design Engineer
AECOM
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
As a Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in the planning, design, and delivery of cable systems across multiple voltage levels. Our clients include Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, private developers, and international energy majors across the UK and globally. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and contribute to developing our technical standards, innovation strategy, and digital delivery approach within the cable engineering space.
Responsibilities
Assist with leading the delivery of large‑scale HV/EHV cable system projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation throughout the lifecycle.
Develop and oversee HV cable system designs, including routing, burial risk assessments, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical performance modelling.
Provide expert‑level input into cable system ratings, installation methodologies, jointing arrangements, cleating design, and system integration in challenging environments.
Guide and validate complex calculations including ampacity, short circuit forces, EMC, induced voltages, and thermomechanical forces to meet compliance with National Grid TPs, IEC, and CIGRÉ standards.
Undertake client and stakeholder engagement, providing technical assurance, strategic direction, and value‑engineered solutions on high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
Manage coordination between disciplines, including civil, structural, OHL, substation, and marine engineering inputs, to ensure cohesive and integrated design solutions.
Drive project execution, managing technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews while supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Conduct 3rd‑party inspections, FAT/SAT witnessing and vendor oversight for cable and ancillary equipment.
Champion mentorship, knowledge‑sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering.
Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience as a technical leader in HV/EHV cable system design.
Proven track record in design, specification, and installation of complex cable systems including tunnel, urban, and constrained environments.
In‑depth understanding of international and UK‑specific standards, particularly National Grid TPs, IEC, and CIGRÉ guidelines.
Experience working in regulated, quality‑assured environments—preferably with National Grid, SSE, EirGrid, or equivalent TSO/DNOs.
Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and engage with senior stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
Excellent communication, client‑facing, and team leadership/mentorship skills.
Commitment to fostering innovation, digital delivery, and sustainability in design.
Desirable Certifications & Qualifications
Degree‑qualified in Electrical Engineering or related field; MSc/MEng advantageous.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards.
National Grid CDAE certification or similar.
Experience with cable system software (e.g., CYMCAP, WinCable) and advanced analysis tools.
Benefits & Perks At AECOM, you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. You’ll benefit from career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits you, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Additional Information If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn, Francesca Siddle.
About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you’ll be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
Disability Confident Employer We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We Celebrate Diversity We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
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Languages
- English
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