Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; 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 in Glasgow. The role involves working on diverse projects including HVDC, windfarms, and substations. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in the transmission and distribution sector. This position offers significant development opportunities and a chance to contribute to the UK's energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience as a civil substation engineer preferred.
• Knowledge of electricity transmission and distribution industry.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical substations and major renewables.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and lead projects.

Skills

Proactive

Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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14.05.2025

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28.06.2025

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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, ideally at Principal/Senior Engineer levels within our Energy Team. This team offers involvement in diverse projects across various technical disciplines with clients nationwide. Projects may include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, 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 roles 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. Our ambitious growth plans provide significant development opportunities and a chance to contribute to the UK's energy transition.

For more information on our Energy sector teams, visit:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You are proactive, with knowledge of the electricity transmission and distribution industry, capable of coaching and collaborating within the wider energy team.

Ideally, you hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution, with Chartered Engineer registration with the Engineering Council and ICE being 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, and detailed) of transmission & distribution systems for utility companies based on international standards.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and work effectively with leads to resolve design issues.
• Practical knowledge of cable design and installation, including routing, trenchless sections, bonding, phasing, pulling, termination, and jointing arrangements.
• 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, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

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About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across more than 450 locations globally. With over 150 years of presence in the UK, we plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure for sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

We provide solutions that translate client visions into valued outcomes, focusing on technical excellence and market insights. Our commitment includes supporting clean growth, economic transformation, and future community needs.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

For more on our UK Inclusion & Diversity approach, visit: