Senior Electrical Engineer (HV Cables)
Our company is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy that aims to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do.
This role is part of our Transmission & Distribution team, which is expanding following several major project awards. We are seeking an experienced HV Transmission Cables Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring reliable energy delivery for our clients.
The Role:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement high-voltage transmission systems, including HVAC/HVDC cable system design for Onshore and Offshore projects.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of HV cables into substations, converter stations, and grid networks.
3. Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost analyses for transmission cable system projects.
4. Deliver innovative solutions for cable systems integration into major infrastructural development projects through Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
5. Lead the interface with our civil and environmental teams to plan the delivery of transmission cable systems in line with consenting requirements at the Consenting Stage Cable System design level.
6. Develop concept stage design through to construction detail level at the Tender Stage Design/Detail Design for Transmission cable systems level.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve transmission cable-related issues during installation and operation/maintenance phases.
8. Stay up-to-date with technological advancements in HV cable materials, insulation, and transmission technologies.
Requirements:
Essential:
1. Degree in Electrical Engineering
2. Experienced transmission cable systems engineer
3. Strong analytical skills and able to solve complex engineering problems relating to transmission power cable systems
4. A willingness to engage with new challenges as well as an ability to work confidently on tasks for which you have prior experience.
5. Ability to demonstrate good written communication skills including report writing.
6. Excellent communication and people skills.
Desirable:
1. Masters in Electrical Engineering
2. Experience in design of both onshore and offshore transmission cable systems
3. Experience in design of HV cable transmission systems for UK and Ireland utilities
4. Experience in design of HVAC and HVDC transmission cable systems
Our company values equality, diversity, and inclusion and strives to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. We also offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, financial wellbeing support, lifestyle benefits, enhanced family and carers leave, learning and development opportunities, and access to employee networks and communities.