Senior HV Cable Design Leader (HVAC/HVDC)

Arup; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Arup is seeking a highly experienced Lead/Principal Cable Design Engineer to provide technical leadership for HV cable system designs in Edinburgh. You will guide design teams, ensure conformance to IEC/IEEE standards, and oversee lifecycle design from concept to delivery across HV/EHV systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, support tendering with technical insights, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety and quality mindset within a diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Chartered Engineer status is required.
• Experience leading engineering teams on large HV/EHV projects.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic delivery of HV cable system designs (AC/DC, HV/EHV).
• Lead design teams, drive best-practice methodologies, and manage design reviews.
• Oversee full lifecycle of transmission cable systems and tendering support.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CDEGS

CYMCAP

Comsol

AutoCAD

Job description

Arup is seeking a highly experienced Lead/Principal Cable Design Engineer to provide technical leadership for HV cable system designs in Edinburgh. You will guide design teams, ensure conformance to IEC/IEEE standards, and oversee lifecycle design from concept to delivery across HV/EHV systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, support tendering with technical insights, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety and quality mindset within a diverse project portfolio.