Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking experienced HV Cable Design Engineers in Edinburgh. This role involves working on diverse energy projects, including HVDC interconnectors and substations. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in the transmission and distribution sector. Join a collaborative team committed to innovative solutions for the UK's energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience as a civil substation engineer preferred.
• Awareness of HV civil engineering projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and collaborate on electrical substation projects.
• Work on HVDC interconnectors and offshore grids.

Skills

Proactive

Knowledgeable about electricity transmission

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming due to increasing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets, and technological innovations.

We are seeking experienced HV Cable Design Engineers for future opportunities, particularly at Principal/Senior Engineer levels within our Energy Team. This team offers the chance to work on diverse projects such as 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, and FEED design. Collaboration with other disciplines and leadership responsibilities are expected. Experience with key T&D clients in the UK is preferred.

You will join a growing, collaborative team committed to developing innovative and sustainable solutions addressing industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the UK’s energy transition.

For more information on our Energy sector teams, visit:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You should be proactive, knowledgeable about the electricity transmission and distribution industry, and capable of coaching and collaborating within the wider energy team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution, with Chartered Engineer registration (preferred). Experience as a civil substation engineer and awareness of HV civil engineering projects are also desirable.

Additional preferred experience:

• Design (Concept, FEED, detail) of transmission & distribution systems for utility companies based on international standards
• Inter-disciplinary coordination and problem resolution
• Cable design, routing, trenchless solutions, bonding, phasing, pulling, termination, and jointing
• Proficiency with CYMCAP software and cable sizing calculations
• Ability to handle challenging workloads with short-notice changes
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Office, AutoCAD or MicroStation

About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across 450 locations worldwide, with over 150 years of UK presence. We focus on sustainable development, community health, and infrastructure, offering solutions aligned with market insights and technical excellence.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies ensure equitable employment practices.

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