Senior HV Cable Engineer
Our client, a prominent entity within the distribution, transmission, and energy sectors, is currently seeking a Senior Cable Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves providing HV cable system design expertise to the company, with a particular focus on both onshore and offshore projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work independently and collaboratively with the Senior Design Engineer and team members to deliver cable design projects meeting quality, timeliness, and profitability targets.
- Undertake cable system design, studies, and calculations to BSEN/IEC/National Grid/DNO/ENA standards and practices.
- Provide input into cable routing feasibility and detailed design studies, incorporating local planning, traffic management, and client requirements to develop the most economical cable system design.
- Prepare cable system design calculations including cable sizing assessments, earthing, and interface studies.
- Engage with clients to understand project requirements, ensuring the technical scope of projects is met.
- Produce design concepts, specifications, and other technical documents, including relaying design information to internal drafting resources.
- Conduct site inspections and design purposes as required.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate HV cable designs into larger projects seamlessly.
- Understand legislation and its implications for the management of the transmission network for both assets and projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
- Ensure all QA, environmental, and safety documentation is prepared and issued in accordance with company and client procedures.
- Operate within the quality assurance policy and relevant IMS documents.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in a related field.
- Competence in using CYMCAP or similar software.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation (desirable).
- Demonstrable technical skills in transmission voltage level underground cable systems development, design, and specification or transferable skills and experience.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and prioritise workload.
Key Attributes:
- Self-starter attitude, enjoying problem-solving and communicating complex technical issues clearly to facilitate senior management decision-making.
- An appreciation of multi-discipline projects and design interface management (desirable).
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
If you are a skilled Senior Cable Design Engineer with expertise in HV cable systems and are looking for a permanent opportunity to further your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.
