Join to apply for the Principal Cables Engineer - T&D role at AECOMCompany DescriptionAt AECOM, your expertise in cables connects global energy futures.Work with Us. Change the World.AECOM is 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.Job DescriptionStart here. Grow here.We are seeking a Principal Cables Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team within AECOM.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.Lead the technical delivery of large-scale HV/EHV cable system projects from concept to completion.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.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.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.QualificationsThe 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 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 skills.Commitment to fostering innovation, digital delivery, and sustainability in design.Desirable Certifications & QualificationsDegree-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.We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.AECOM is 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr