Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking experienced HV Cable Design Engineers for future opportunities. The role involves working on innovative projects in the transmission and distribution sector, contributing to the UK's energy transition. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering and experience in cable design, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a civil substation engineer with awareness of HV civil engineering projects.
• Experience in the design of transmission & distribution systems for utility companies.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Cable team on electrical substation design and major renewables.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and support or lead projects.

Skills

Knowledge of the electricity transmission and distribution industry

Coaching

Collaboration

Ability to resolve design issues

Ability to work under challenging workloads

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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.

Due to continued growth, we are open to speaking with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers for future opportunities.

We are exploring future opportunities aligned with our growth across Principal/Senior Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team offers involvement in various projects, including HVDC, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes.

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 with other disciplines and support or lead projects. Experience with key T&D clients in the UK is preferred.

You will join a growing, collaborative team working with clients to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to industry challenges. We have ambitious growth plans, offering many development opportunities. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the UK energy transition.

For more information on our Energy sector teams, see:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You are proactive with knowledge of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. You can coach and collaborate within the wider energy team.

Ideally, you hold a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution, with professional registration as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council and ICE preferred. Experience as a civil substation engineer with awareness of other HV civil engineering projects is also desirable.

Additional preferred skills include:

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

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About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across more than 450 locations worldwide, with over 150 years of presence in the UK. We design and deliver infrastructure that supports sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

We provide solutions that translate client visions into valued outcomes, focusing on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while aiming for a better, fairer tomorrow, supporting clean growth and future community needs.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

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