AECOM: Lead Engineer - EHV Cables — Gurugram, HARYANA, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Lead Engineer - EHV Cables in Gurugram, HARYANA, India, under reference J10151071. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 16 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Global Services Private Limited
• Job Family: Electrical
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking a Lead Engineer - EHV Cables to join our Transmission & Distribution team in India
• This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to impactful Energy projects across global offices and continue developing their technical expertise in a supportive, high-performing team
• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignements
• Identifies discrepancies in results
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position
• Engineering design and modification activities related to electrical & electronic circuits, systems, and equipment
• May involve the installation and operation & maintenance of electrical systems and equipment
• Discipline concerning power systems, electronic and transmission equipment, electric service and supply systems, lighting systems, communication service and supply systems, fire alarm and detection systems, control systems or electrical installations
• An electrical engineer focuses on designing, maintaining and improving products that are powered by or produce electricity
• Electrical engineering deals with electricity, electro-magnetism and electronics

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Experience on HV Plant Design for large EHV Grid Substations
• Experience: delivery full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design and installation support,
• Review complex HVAC and HVDC 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
• Previous design experience working with GIS and AIS EHV substation HV Plant Primary design is preferable
• Chartership or Fellowship with IET or equivalent is highly preferable
• Very good communication skills (Oral and Written) in English language is mandatory

Experience and professional background

• Overall 10+ years of work experience is preferred

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Prior experience in leading large design engineering teams performing Grid Substation design in a global consultancy firm is preferred
• Previous experience in design teams working for Grid Utilities (for e.g., National Grid, Transgrid, Powergrid etc.,) is highly desirable
• Exposure: International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Gurugram, HARYANA, India

Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: electrical engineering

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Relevant skills

• electrical engineering
• maintenance
• communication
• transmission infrastructure