HV Cable Project Engineer

Carbon60; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is seeking a Consultant specializing in Solar PV, BESS, and Gas Turbine projects. The role involves a full project life cycle responsibility, including support for cable engineering and project management. Applicants should have a minimum of HND in electrical or mechanical engineering, with at least 3 years of project experience in transmission. This position is hybrid, requiring site attendance in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a minimum of HND in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Previous Transmission experience required.
• A minimum of 3+ Years cable project experience.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full project life cycle from definition to completion.
• Providing cable engineering support across multiple projects.
• Developing technical scopes for cable projects.
• Reviewing cable system designs and testing reports.
• Providing technical support to site teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Cable system design

Project management

Safety management

Education

HND in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

CYMCAP software

Job description

Consultant - Specialising in Solar PV, BESS, Gas Turbine, EfW and Grid Connection

Sector: Transmission

Location: Scotland - Hybrid with attendance to Client's offices & sites

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-Months + Possible Extension

Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Key Duties:

• Involved in the full project life cycle, from project definition, preparing and evaluating tenders, conceptual and front-end design development, detail design reviews, HAZID/HAZCON/HAZOP sessions into supporting construction, installation, commissioning and project completion.
• Providing cable engineering support across multiple projects by producing or reviewing outline cable system designs during development phases, including: review and assessment of technology options, underground cable routing selection, producing current rating calculations using CYMCAP software and assessment of interface requirements.
• Developing technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects as well as modifications to existing assets.
• Reviewing cable system prequalification and type testing reports in preparation for Client's approval, reviewing and verifying contractor/consultant detailed underground cable system designs, witnessing factory and relevant discipline site acceptance testing.
• Providing technical support to site teams to ensure quality of installations and cable commissioning activities.
• Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants.
• Promoting and managing safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations.
• Working closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and mitigated.
• Providing technical support on high profile projects or technically complex issues.
• Candidates must hold a minimum of HND in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (with demonstrable experience in HV projects).
• Previous Transmission experience required.
• A minimum of 3+ Years cable project experience.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Electric Power Generation and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution