Cable Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power engineering consultancy is seeking a Cable Systems Design Engineer / Power Systems Engineer. The role involves producing cable designs for power distribution projects, conducting power system studies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers experienced professionals opportunities for remote or hybrid work, joining a friendly team of HV engineering experts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cable Design Engineer or Power Systems Engineer for HV distribution schemes.
• Understanding of NERS requirements and grid code.
• Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out power systems studies and cable rating/sizing assessments.
• Design grid connection and private network cables.
• Review cable designs following UK standards and legislation.

Skills

Power systems studies

Cable rating

Design of grid connection cables

Technical specifications

Understanding of NERS requirements

Grid code protection settings

Education

Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity available for a Cable Systems Design Engineer / Power Systems Engineer, working with a leading power engineering consultancy.

The Cable Design Engineer will be responsible for producing LV and HV (11kV - 132kV) cable designs for power distribution projects.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out power systems studies cable rating / sizing and sheath bonding assessments, as well as load flow and short circuit studies
• Design of grid connection and private network cables
• Produce material schedules and technical specifications for cables
• Review cable aspects for various projects, including interconnectors, offshore and onshore schemes
• Ensure cable designs follow UK standards, legislation, DNO specifications, company policies and client requirements
• Issue drawings, including route layouts, cross sections, joint bay layouts, bonding and cable termination diagrams

Requirements:

• Experience as a Cable Design Engineer or Power Systems Engineer for HV distribution schemes
• Understanding of NERS requirements, ENA engineering recommendations and grid code for protection settings
• Degree or equivalent in an Electrical Engineering discipline

This is your opportunity to join a thriving business and be part of a friendly team of HV engineering experts. Experienced Cable Design / Power Systems Engineers will be considered for remote or hybrid work.

Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.