HV Cable Design Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Energy) | Expression of Interest

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HV Cable Design Engineer to join their dynamic Energy Team in Edinburgh. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of projects, including HVDC systems and renewable energy solutions. You will work collaboratively with a talented team to develop innovative designs that address efficiency and environmental challenges in the energy sector. With ambitious growth plans, this position promises professional development and a chance to contribute significantly to the UK's energy transition. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy landscape, this role is your chance to shine.

Qualifications

• Proactive with knowledge of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Experience in design of transmission & distribution systems for utility companies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on electrical substation design and major renewables projects.
• Support or lead projects involving HVDC interconnectors and offshore grids.

Skills

Cable Design

Electrical Engineering

Project Coordination

HVDC Systems

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

CYMCAP Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CYMCAP

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HV Cable Design Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Energy) | Expression of Interest, Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ec9d4053dc76

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets, and new innovations in technology.

We are open to exploring future opportunities in line with our growth across ideally at Principal/Senior or experienced HV Cable Design Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team offers an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across the country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes, etc.

The role involves working as part of the Cable team on electrical substation design, major renewables, HVDC interconnectors, offshore grids, FEED design, etc. You will collaborate closely with other disciplines and support or lead projects. Ideally, you will have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK.

You will join a growing and collaborative team, working in partnership with various clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. We have ambitious growth plans and offer many development opportunities. This is a chance to play an important role in the UK’s energy transition.

See the following link for more information on our Energy sector teams:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You will be proactive with knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. You should be able to coach and work within the wider energy team.

Ideally, you will have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution and be professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council and ICE, which is preferred. Experience as a civil substation engineer and awareness of other typical HV civil engineering projects are also desirable.

Additionally, you should have:

• Experience in the design (concept, FEED, and detailed design) of transmission & distribution systems for utility companies based on international standards.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and work effectively with leads to resolve design issues.
• Practical knowledge of cable design & production, including cable installation design, routing layouts, trench & trenchless sections, bonding & phasing, pulling, termination, and jointing arrangements.
• Hands-on experience with CYMCAP software and performing cable sizing calculations based on international standards.
• Ability to work under challenging workloads with short-notice changes.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD or MicroStation.

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About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across more than 450 locations on 6 continents. We have served clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, focusing on sustainable development and infrastructure to support healthy, prosperous communities.

Our teams deliver effective solutions, translating clients’ visions into valued consents, plans, and designs for projects and programs. We address today’s challenges while aiming for a better tomorrow, supporting clean growth, economic changes, and future community needs.

Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We ensure equitable employment practices and support an inclusive work environment. If you are excited about this role but worry about experience alignment, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to accessible recruitment and support adjustments as needed. Please contact [emailprotected] for assistance.