Hybrid Senior Cable System Design Engineer, HV Substations

NG Bailey; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Electrical Services Design Team. This role involves leading the design and delivery of high-voltage infrastructure projects, focusing on cable systems and substations. Candidates should have strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and extensive experience in complex project delivery. The position offers competitive benefits and supports career progression in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• Strong technical expertise in cabling systems.
• Experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of projects (11kV-400kV) with compliance to standards.
• Develop technical solutions for cable design.
• Review specifications and drawings for compliance.
• Produce design cost estimates and resource plans.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

AutoCAD experience

Symcat

Extensive experience in electrical cable system design

Track record of delivering complex projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Electrical Services Design Team. This role involves leading the design and delivery of high-voltage infrastructure projects, focusing on cable systems and substations. Candidates should have strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and extensive experience in complex project delivery. The position offers competitive benefits and supports career progression in a hybrid work environment.