Principal Cable System Design Engineer

AECOM

📍 manchester, england, United-Kingdom

Full-time Engineering Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Cable System Design Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. This senior role drives technical excellence, leads complex projects, and supports 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with leading the delivery of large‑scale HV/EHV cable system projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation t...