Senior Design Engineer - Ugc

Omexom Uk; Choppington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom Uk is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for Underground Cables to provide technical leadership on HV/EHV cable systems across major projects. You will lead design activities, ensure safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness while overseeing 33kV+ package design from concept through details.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status or progress toward chartership, 5+ years in HV/EHV underground design, and proficiency in CYMCAP, ELEK, AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; MSc/MEng advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead across HV/EHV cable design activities ensuring safe, robust, compliant solutions.
• Oversee cable design packages (33kV and above) from concept to detailed design.
• Develop and maintain internal design standards, templates and tools for HV/EHV systems.
• Ensure design deliverables meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform and supervise detailed thermal, electrical, ampacity and mechanical stress analyses.
• Lead design reviews, quality checks and audits; mentor junior engineers.
• Promote new technologies and continuous improvement in cable design.
• Engage in professional forums to stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

HV/EHV design

Leadership

Technical leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

CYMCAP

ELEK

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer - Underground Cables

Reporting to: Head of Design - Underground Cables

Business Unit: Omexom Design

Purpose of the Position:

To provide technical leadership and expert-level design input for underground high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) cable systems across major infrastructure projects. The role combines deep engineering knowledge with strategic oversight of design practices, acting as a senior authority on cable system design, compliance, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Including but not limited to:

• Act as the technical lead across HV/EHV cable system design activities, ensuringsolutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective.




• Oversee complex cable design packages (33kV and above), ensuring technicalexcellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.




• Develop, own, and maintain internal design standards, methodologies, templates, andtools relevant to HV/EHV cable systems.




• Compliance and Best Practice: Ensure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.




• Advanced Engineering Analysis: Perform and supervise detailed analyses including thermal, electrical, ampacity, and mechanical stress assessments using tools such as CYMCAP, ELEK, and AutoCAD.




• Lead technical peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain a highstandard of engineering output.




• Mentorship: Support the development of junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best practice design techniques.




• Innovation and R&D: Promote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the cable design discipline.




• Participate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through organisations such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE.

Governance and Stakeholder Interfaces

The Design Engineer will maintain strong relationships and typically interface with:

• Heads of Design




• Design Managers




• Lead/Principal Design Engineers




• Client representatives




• Supplier representatives




• Operations Engineers and Site teams




• Technical Managers




• Internal Design Teams

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate high levels of technical competence, leadership, and a passion for delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They will be able to work independently whilst enjoy being part of a friendly, ambitious and growing team.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; a Master's degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.




• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.




• A minimum of 5 years' experience in HV/EHV underground cable system design,ideally including work at 132kV and above.




• Strong working knowledge of cable selection, route design, installation techniques,accessories, thermal and electrical performance, and compliance standards.




• Advanced proficiency in CYMCAP, ELEK, and AutoCAD; familiarity with additional toolssuch as MATLAB is beneficial.




• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering calculations, simulations, and system assessments.




• Proven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring and team development.




• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and confidently.




• Membership of professional institutions (e.g. IET, CIGRÉ, IEEE) is highly desirable.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments within the energy transmission or infrastructure sectors.




• Knowledge of international and UK cable standards and regulatory frameworks.




• Ability to challenge and improve existing practices through a proactive, innovation-driven mindset.

Values

In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.