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Transmission Cables Engineer required for a major offshore wind developer based in Scotland.
Responsibilities
* Review and update Employer's Requirements (ERs), specifications, and associated schedules related to cable design, supply, manufacturing, installation and testing.
* Ensure all cable system-related documentation aligns with project-specific needs and regulatory standards.
* Provide design and technical support by clarifying requirements and assessing proposed solutions from suppliers.
* Review and comment on detailed costing of all materials, production processes, and technical services provided by contractors.
* Work closely with Cables Transport & Installation (T&I) teams to ensure interface requirements and cross-design approvals are managed efficiently within the project timeline.
* Review, coordinate, and manage contractor cable system designs and installation methodologies to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements.
* Ensure all cable designs meet grid connection requirements and electrical performance standards for offshore wind transmission.
* Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for inter-array and export cables + accessories to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
* Prevent failures. Installation is a particularly high cause of failures so the contractor should bring insight on how to minimise this risk electrically and mechanically: at termination.
Requirements
* Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or electrical, offshore engineering.
* Minimum 5 years of proven experience in cable design, engineering, and testing within offshore wind or power transmission industries.
* Strong understanding of power cable design and electrical performance.
* Experience with cable system modelling tools (e.g., CYMCAP, COMSOL, ANSYS) and thermal/mechanical stress analysis.
* Knowledge of FAT procedures, high-voltage testing, termination methods and cable manufacturing processes.
* Familiarity with installation methodologies, cable protection techniques, and burial risk assessments.
* Experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and system performance investigations related to transmission systems.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
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