Cable Systems Engineer – Power for Net Zero (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive wellbeing programme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Cable Systems Engineer to join the UK Energy team. You will design, specify, and support HV cable systems for power distribution and transmission across national projects, including CAD-based design and technical validation.

The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, site assessments, and ensuring compliance with IEC standards. A degree in electrical/power engineering is required and some travel may be needed; hybrid working options are

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power engineering.
• Extensive experience in design, manufacture and test of HV cables for HVAC/HVDC, onshore and offshore.
• Understanding of IEC cable standards and CIGRE/IEEE policies; ability to act as cable expert.
• Experience witnessing 3rd party cable activities (test, installation, transport).
• Willingness to travel to projects occasionally; chartered engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cable systems for power distribution and transmission, including cable, connectors, and installation methods.
• Create engineering drawings and specifications using CYMCAP, AutoCAD and CableCAD.
• Conduct site surveys and data gathering for design.
• Perform calculations to ensure electrical and mechanical performance and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and construction teams to integrate design requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV Cable Design

CYMCAP/Engineering Analysis

CIGRE/IEEE

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Power)

Tools

CYMCAP

AutoCAD

CableCAD

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Cable Systems Engineer to join the UK Energy team. You will design, specify, and support HV cable systems for power distribution and transmission across national projects, including CAD-based design and technical validation.

The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, site assessments, and ensuring compliance with IEC standards. A degree in electrical/power engineering is required and some travel may be needed; hybrid working options are