Cable System Design Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

AECOM · Glasgow, , United Kingdom

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-22
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job Description
Are you ready to grow your career within a dynamic Transmission & Distribution team and work on some of the biggest projects across the UK & Ireland? If so, join us and gain the exposure and mentorship which will elevate your career to its next phase!
We are currently growing our Cables Design team and are looking to hire ambitious Cables System Design Engineers, who are ready to take their career to the next level.
Start here. Grow here.
As part of this exciting role, you’ll get the chance to work on innovative and varied projects throughout the entire lifecycle - from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning of onshore infrastructure. You’ll work across multiple voltage levels working with clients including Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers worldwide. This includes working directly on National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade.
Start here. Grow here.
Here’s what you will do:

• Contribute to the delivery of full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.

• Support with the review complex HV 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.

• Gain exposure to civil, structural, substation and OHL teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.

• Support senior members of the team with 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.
Enjoy the 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. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Ideally, you’ll have and Electrical Engineering Degree or at minimum are HNC qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.

• Some experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.

• Some experience in regulated, quality-assured environments, preferably with National Grid experience.

• A basic understanding of:
• Onshore cable routing

• Cable pulling and mechanical forces

• Cable burial risk assessments and protection strategies

• Electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis

• Cable cleating and short circuit restrain

• A basic knowledge of national and international standards, including IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG-TPs.

• Ideally experience with:
• Cable system ECI engineering

• Cable manufacturing and testing

• Third-party inspection and verification

• Experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
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!

Additional Information
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Francesca Siddle).

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About AECOM
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