High Voltage Cable Design Engineer

FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION (UK) LIMITED; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an HV Cable Engineer to oversee the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV. This position demands expertise in electrical engineering principles and relevant codes, ensuring safety and reliability in HV cable infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing specifications, providing design support, performing technical calculations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Power Engineering and experience in the energy sector. Join a diverse team committed to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with consultancy, contractor, or utility in the energy sector.
• Experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.
• Familiarity with relevant cutting-edge engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV.
• Develop and review HV/EHV cabling systems specifications.
• Provide technical support to the design team.
• Ensure project designs comply with CDM regulations.
• Conduct internal and external meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Understanding of electrical engineering principles

HV cable design and maintenance

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

Overview

The HV Cable Engineer will lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, for all stages of the project : FEED, Tendering, Detailed design to project handover. This role requires an understanding of electrical engineering principles, industry and relevant codes & standards, and regulatory requirements, cable technology and safety regulations, and to ensure the reliable and safe operation of HV cable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and / or reviewing HV / EHV cabling systems specifications, concept / detailed design, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the design team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design, such as civil, structural, supply chain, etc.
• Perform and review technical calculations including cable size, spaceproofing, rating calculations, bonding schemes, TMF and EMF calculations, Sheath induced voltage calculations and other.
• Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
• Ensuring correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Identify potential risks, recommend corrective actions and mitigation measures.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
• Previous experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and / or detailed design.
• Experience in HV cable design, installation, or maintenance.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in Cable Tunnel projects.
• Familiar with National Grid policies, procedures and technical standards.
• Familiarity with relevant cutting‑edge engineering software.

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