Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer

Jacobs; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Paid volunteering time

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer to develop and support HV/EHV cable systems. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Power Engineering and extensive experience in the energy sector. This role includes responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with regulations, providing technical support, and offering hybrid working arrangements. Join us for competitive benefits including medical cover and professional development reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Previous experience in the energy sector as consultant, contractor, or utility.
• Extensive experience in cable-related roles supporting FEED design or detailed design.
• Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all project stages.
• Experienced user of CYMCAP for cable system design support.
• Experience working at EHV transmission voltages.
• Experience in designing HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV/EHV cabling system specifications and designs.
• Prepare technical specifications and reports.
• Ensure all designs comply with regulations and company procedures.
• Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions, and attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating, TMF and EMF calculations, sheath‑induced voltage calculations, and other relevant analyses.
• Conduct design reviews and verification of design.
• Ensure all project designs comply with CDM regulations, relevant legislation, and company procedures.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients, designers, teams, and the supply chain.
• Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction; formally request any missing information in a timely manner.
• Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/specification, including checks of dimension accuracy and quality.
• Support factory inspection tests (FAT).
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• Advise engineers on setting‑out methods and techniques.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.

Skills

HV cable system engineering

Technical support

Design verification

Health, safety, and environmental best practices

Education

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer – Jacobs

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept and detailed design, conduct design reviews, and provide estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
• Prepare plant and equipment technical specifications, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, and technical and progress reports.
• Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions, and attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating, TMF and EMF calculations, sheath‑induced voltage calculations, and other relevant analyses.
• Conduct design reviews and verification of design.
• Ensure all project designs comply with CDM regulations, relevant legislation, and company procedures.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients, designers, teams, and the supply chain.
• Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction; formally request any missing information in a timely manner.
• Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/specification, including checks of dimension accuracy and quality.
• Support factory inspection tests (FAT).
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• Advise engineers on setting‑out methods and techniques.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
• Extensive experience in a cable‑related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.
• Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all project stages.
• Experienced user of CYMCAP for cable system design support.
• Experience working at EHV transmission voltages.
• Experience in designing HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.

Benefits

• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, paid volunteering time and charitable donations through the Collectively program.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Why Jacobs

We invest in people, offering a competitive package and a culture that values safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. Through our global giving and volunteering program, you can help clients and communities worldwide while nurturing your own professional growth.

Equal Opportunity

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements for the role.