Job Description

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Start here. Grow here.
We are seeking ambitious Cable System Design Engineers to join our growing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. If you're looking to develop your career and gain exposure to innovative and exciting projects, now is a great time to join us!
You'll 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. You will also get to contribute to projects throughout their entire lifecycle - from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning of onshore infrastructure.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting infrastructure and energy transition projects in the world.
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.
• Assist with the review of 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.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, substation and OHL teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Support with third-party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Be part of interface activity with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to verify compliance with IEC, CIGRE, 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..
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 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!
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
Here's what we're looking for:

• Some experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects. FEED experience is essential.
• A demonstrated 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 restraint
• Some knowledge of working within national and international standards, including IEC, CIGRE, and NG-TPs.
• Experience with:

• Cable system ECI engineering
• Subsea control and electrical solutions
• Cable manufacturing and testing
• Third-party inspection and verification
• Ideally have 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.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Additional Information
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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. 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 aecom.com 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 you're 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. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll 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 person's potential, and we'll 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.

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