HVDC Cable Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking an HVDC Cable Engineer for a major offshore wind developer operating in Europe. The role centers on technical assessment of HVDC cable systems, including joints, terminations and interfaces, with responsibilities spanning design reviews and documentation analysis.

The candidate will engage with manufacturers, coordinate across international teams and ensure alignment with project milestones and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or power engineering or a comparable discipline.
• English at C1 level and EU work authorisation.
• 5+ years in HV cable design, engineering, qualification, testing or commissioning.
• Experience with HVDC cable systems, accessories, joints, terminations and station connections.
• Experience coordinating with manufacturers, contractors and EPCs in international projects.

Responsibilities

• Technical assessment and development of HVDC cable system concepts, including cables, joints, terminations, accessories and station interfaces.
• Review of engineering, manufacturing, installation and test documentation from cable manufacturers and contractors.
• Assess cable design, material, process and supplier changes and their impact on performance.
• Evaluate system stresses from grid operation and switching events, translating to testing requirements.
• Develop and review qualification and verification concepts, including type tests and FAT/SAT.
• Coordinate technically across cable manufacturers, jointing specialists, converter suppliers, grid planning, QA and commissioning teams.
• Perform supplier and quality audits, resolve deviations, track open items and prepare decision papers.

Skills

HVDC cable systems

Cable engineering

Electrical design

Qualification testing

International coordination

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Power engineering

Job description

HVDC Cable Engineer required for a major Offshore Wind Farm developer based in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Technical assessment and development of HVDC cable system concepts, including cables, joints, terminations, accessories and station interfaces.
• Review of engineering, manufacturing, installation and test documentation provided by cable manufacturers and contractors.
• Assessment of cable design, material, process and supplier changes, including their impact on electrical, thermal, mechanical and ageing performance.
• Evaluation of system stresses arising from grid operation, switching events, faults, overvoltages and converter operation, with translation into testing and qualification requirements.
• Development and review of qualification and verification concepts, including type tests, prequalification tests, FATs, SATs, installation tests and lifetime evidence.
• Technical coordination across cable manufacturers, jointing specialists, converter suppliers, grid planning, quality assurance and commissioning teams.
• Supplier and quality audits, technical reviews, resolution of deviations, tracking of open technical items and preparation of decision papers and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• English at C1 level and unrestricted authorisation to work within the European Union.
• At least five years of professional experience in the design, engineering, qualification, technical assessment, testing or commissioning of high- or extra-high-voltage cable systems (HVAC or HVDC).
• Strong experience with HVDC cable systems, cable accessories, joints, terminations and station connections.
• Proven ability to assess cable designs and changes to materials, processes or suppliers.
• Experience with technical specifications, manufacturer documentation, installation procedures and test documentation.
• Practical exposure to FAT, SAT, PQ or comparable testing and acceptance processes, together with quality assurance or quality management experience in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience coordinating with cable manufacturers, installation contractors, jointing specialists and EPC contractors in an international project environment.