Principal Cables Engineer - T&D

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We are seeking a Principal Cables Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team within AECOM. This is a senior leadership role within the business with responsibility for driving technical excellence leading complex projects and supporting strategic client engagement across a broad portfolio of high-voltage infrastructure schemes.

As a Principal Engineer you will play a critical role in the planning design and delivery of cable systems across multiple voltage levels spanning both onshore and offshore environments including HVAC and HVDC applications. Our clients include Transmission System Operators Distribution Network Operators private developers and international energy majors across the UK and globally.

You will lead multidisciplinary project teams 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of energy transition delivering world-class solutions for projects that are shaping the grid of tomorrow.

Heres what you will do:

• Lead the technical delivery of large-scale HV/EHV cable system projects from concept to completion ensuring quality safety and innovation throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee HVAC and HVDC 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 (e.g. subsea tunnel urban).
• 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 CIGR standards.
• Lead 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.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic T&D team which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier civil mechanical electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to large-scale ventures all the way from concept to completion.  At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll 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.

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.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

The successful engineer will have/be:

• Demonstrated experience as a technical leader in HV/EHV cable system design across onshore and offshore projects AC and DC.
• Proven track record in design specification and installation of complex cable systems including subsea tunnel urban and constrained environments.
• In-depth understanding of international and UK-specific standards particularly National Grid TPs IEC and CIGR guidelines.
• Experience working in regulated quality-assured environmentspreferably 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 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.
• Offshore project delivery certifications (e.g. GWO/BOSIET) beneficial but not essential.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required with a strong sense of commitment a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

At AECOM we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the energy industry we want to hear from you.

Additional Information :

Application Support

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 At AECOM we value everyones 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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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

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 youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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