Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer

Jacobs; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement towards professional development

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer. The role involves developing HV/EHV cabling system specifications, providing technical support on cable system design, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Power Engineering and extensive experience in cable-related roles. The firm offers flexible working and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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 to support cable system design.
• Experience working at EHV transmission voltages.
• Experience designing HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV/EHV cabling system specifications and designs.
• Provide technical support for HV cable system engineering.
• Prepare technical specifications and reports.
• Perform technical calculations and design verifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Cable system design

Technical calculations

HVDC systems

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Cable System Engineer to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high‑voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV/EHV cabling system specifications, concept/detailed design, design review, 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, technical and progress reports.
• Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions; attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, sheath‑induced voltage calculations and others.
• Perform design reviews, verification of design.
• Ensure all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good working relations with client, designer, team and supply chain.
• Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction; formally request missing information promptly.
• Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/specification, including dimension accuracy and quality checks.
• 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

• 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 to support cable system design.
• Experience working at EHV transmission voltages.
• Experience designing HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively programme which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

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 and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority level: Not Applicable; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Business Development and Sales; Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting.