Senior HV Cable Design Engineer — Vehicle, Pension

OCU; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Senior Cable Design Engineer to join the Design team in the UK. You will deliver safe, compliant cable system designs and create high-quality design packs across both design and construction phases.

You will drive cost-effective outcomes with suppliers, perform complex calculations, and liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure project readiness and best practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of HV/EHV cable systems and power engineering standards.
• Experience with cable rating modelling software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compliant cable designs meeting requirements and standards.
• Produce design packs and technical documentation for design and construction.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify compliant, cost-effective solutions.
• Carry out rating, voltage, EMI/EMF and mechanical calculations with industry software.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement and stay updated on new technologies.
• Maintain accurate records for approvals and compliance.
• Provide technical support for installation and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV/EHV knowledge

Cable design software

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

ELEK

Cableizer

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Mathcad

P6

Job description

OCU is seeking a Senior Cable Design Engineer to join the Design team in the UK. You will deliver safe, compliant cable system designs and create high-quality design packs across both design and construction phases.

You will drive cost-effective outcomes with suppliers, perform complex calculations, and liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure project readiness and best practice.