Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer in London. This role involves working on diverse projects, including HVDC, interconnectors, and offshore grids. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and demonstrate proactive collaboration skills. The position offers significant growth opportunities and is pivotal in the U.K. energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK T&D clients preferred.
• Civil substation engineering experience desirable.
• Practical knowledge of cable design.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Cable team on electrical substation design.
• Collaborate with other disciplines.
• Develop innovative and sustainable solutions.

Skills

Proactive

Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

MS Outlook

Job description

Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy, London

Client:

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ea8ccc553c5d

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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 diverse 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 within 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 UK T&D clients is preferred.

You will join a growing, collaborative team developing innovative and sustainable solutions to industry challenges, with significant growth and development opportunities. This role is pivotal in the U.K. energy transition.

For more information, see:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You are a proactive individual with knowledge of the electricity transmission and distribution industry, capable of coaching and working within a team.

A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution and Chartered Engineer registration with the Engineering Council and ICE is preferred. Civil substation engineering experience and awareness of HV civil projects are also desirable.

Additional preferred experience includes:

• Design of transmission & distribution systems (Concept, FEED, detailed) for utility companies based on international standards.
• Inter-disciplinary coordination and effective collaboration to resolve design issues.
• Practical knowledge of cable design, including routing, trench layouts, bonding, phasing, pulling, and jointing.
• Experience with CYMCAP software and cable sizing calculations based on international standards.
• Ability to handle challenging workloads with short-notice changes.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office, 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 in the UK, we develop sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities through planning, design, delivery, and management of infrastructure projects.

We provide solutions that translate clients’ visions into actionable plans and designs, addressing today’s challenges and aiming for a better tomorrow—supporting clean growth and economic transformation.

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 expression. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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