Principal Cable System Design Engineer
Bristol , , United Kingdom Hybrid
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About the role
Start here. Grow here. We are seeking a Principal Cable System Design Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team within AECOM. This is a senior 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. 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. 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.
What you'll bring
- Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
- 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.
- 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.
- You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.
- Experience working in regulated, quality-assured environments—preferably with National Grid, SSE, EirGrid, or equivalent TSO/DNOs.
- 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.