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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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<strong>onshore and offshore environments<\/strong>\u00a0, including HVAC and HVDC applications. Our clients include\u00a0<strong>Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, private developers<\/strong>\u00a0, and international energy majors across the UK and globally.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what you will do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the technical delivery of large-scale HV\/EHV cable system projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation throughout the lifecycle.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and oversee HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, including routing, burial risk assessments, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical performance modelling.<\/li>\n<li>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).<\/li>\n<li>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\u00c9 standards.<\/li>\n<li>Lead client and stakeholder engagement, providing technical assurance, strategic direction, and value-engineered solutions on high-profile infrastructure programmes.<\/li>\n<li>Manage coordination between disciplines, including civil, structural, OHL, substation, and marine engineering inputs, to ensure cohesive and integrated design solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Drive project execution, managing technical risks, interfaces, and quality reviews while supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct 3rd-party inspections, FAT\/SAT witnessing, and vendor oversight for cable and ancillary equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Champion mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering.<\/li>\n<li>Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Come grow with us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Become part of our dynamic T&amp;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, you\u2019ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.<\/p>\n<p>And let&#8217;s not forget about the perks at AECOM. You&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful projects.<\/li>\n<li>Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.<\/li>\n<li>Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The successful engineer will have\/be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrated experience as a technical leader in HV\/EHV cable system design across onshore and offshore projects, AC and DC.<\/li>\n<li>Proven track record in design, specification, and installation of complex cable systems including subsea, tunnel, urban, and constrained environments.<\/li>\n<li>In-depth understanding of international and UK-specific standards, particularly National Grid TPs, IEC, and CIGR\u00c9 guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working in regulated, quality-assured environments\u2014preferably with National Grid, SSE, EirGrid, or equivalent TSO\/DNOs.<\/li>\n<li>Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and engage with senior stakeholders across the project lifecycle.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication, client-facing, and team leadership skills.<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to fostering innovation, digital delivery, and sustainability in design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desirable Certifications &amp; Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related field; MSc\/MEng advantageous.<\/li>\n<li>Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards.<\/li>\n<li>National Grid CDAE certification or similar.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with cable system software (e.g., CYMCAP, WinCable) and advanced analysis tools.<\/li>\n<li>Offshore project delivery certifications (e.g., GWO\/BOSIET) beneficial but not essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are seeking a\u00a0Principal Cables Engineer\u00a0to join our expanding\u00a0Transmission &amp; Distribution (T&amp;D)\u00a0team within AECOM. 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