Project Engineer - HVDC Cable

National Grid; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Project Engineer for HVDC Cables to support major strategic infrastructure projects. This role involves technical oversight and engineering lifecycle expertise while working on critical HVDC cable system designs.

Applicants should possess experience in high-voltage systems and a strong grounding in cable system design principles. The position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £78,000 along with performance-based bonuses and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in HVDC or high-voltage cable system engineering within TSO, OEM, consultancy, or EPC.
• Strong technical grounding in cable system design principles.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and supplier documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for HVDC cable systems.
• Develop and review technical specifications for HVDC cable systems.
• Manage key technical interfaces between HVDC cables and converter stations.

Skills

HVDC engineering

Electrical engineering

Technical design review

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

National Grid is hiring for a Project Engineer - HVDC Cables (Engineering)

This role is variable based. You will be expected to travel to multiple operational and delivery sites and locations throughout your working week based on project demands. The projects we are currently recruiting for are based within North Wales and Lincolnshire.

Job Purpose

Great Britain’s electricity infrastructure is undergoing a vital transformation as we move towards a cleaner, greener, net‑zero energy system. At National Grid Electricity Transmission, we are delivering a major programme of HVDC infrastructure, with cable systems playing a critical role across subsea, land and converter station interfaces.

As a Project Engineer – HVDC Cables, you will provide specialist technical expertise across the full engineering lifecycle — from early concept and specification through to testing and handover. Acting as the project‑level technical focal point, you will help ensure HVDC cable systems are designed, integrated and delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality and long‑term performance.

You’ll support major strategic infrastructure projects including Eastern Green Link 5 and Western Link, contributing to the development of robust cable engineering capability that underpins the successful delivery of a complex onshore and offshore transmission portfolio.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical oversight for HVDC cable systems (land, subsea and transition interfaces), with a focus on electrical engineering
• Develop and review technical specifications, design requirements and employer standards for HVDC cable systems
• Review and support assurance of OEM and contractor design submissions, including:
  • Electrical and thermal cable design
  • Insulation systems and ratings
  • Jointing and termination concepts
  • Interfaces with converter stations and substations
• Manage key technical interfaces between HVDC cables and converter stations, civil works, sealing ends and system requirements
• Support procurement activities, including technical evaluations, tender clarifications and scope definition
• Identify and manage technical risks (thermal, interface, lifetime and performance risks)
• Contribute to testing and commissioning activities, including PQT, FAT and commissioning assurance
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, internal SMEs and external partners to enable integrated engineering delivery

About You

• Experience in HVDC or high‑voltage cable system engineering, gained within a TSO, OEM, consultancy or EPC environment
• Strong technical grounding in cable system design principles (electrical, thermal and interface considerations)
• Experience reviewing technical designs and supplier documentation, applying sound engineering judgement
• Understanding of how design impacts manufacturing, installation, testing and long‑term asset performance
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
• A proactive, risk‑based approach to engineering, with a strong focus on quality and safety

What You’ll Get

A competitive salary between £65,000 – £78,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes on 28th of May at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, origin.