Principal Cable Design Engineer (Energy) – Job Description
WSP Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership for the successful delivery of multi‑discipline projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client, ensuring that relevant Health and Safety risks are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
* Actively develop external and internal client relationships.
* Provide technical management coordination of any subcontractors and resources remote from the core project team.
* Ensure that technical risks are identified and mitigated.
* Ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
* Actively take part in industry working groups such as CIGRE, IEEE.
* Actively develop external and internal relationships.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power Engineering.
* Extensive experience in the design, manufacture and test of HV cables for use in HVAC and desirable HVDC projects both onshore and offshore; including HV cable system design and ratings (CYMCAP).
* Understanding of IEC cable standards and CIGRE technical policies, its suite of technical specifications and supporting documentation, and the capability to fulfil a role as a cable expert.
* Experience of witnessing 3rd party cable activities such as test, installation, transport etc.
* Experience with working groups and technical committees such as CIGRE and IEEE.
* Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
* The ability to travel as projects dictate.
Benefits
Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Health & Wellness programmes including the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement flexibly.
Training, mentoring and support for Chartered status.
Equal Opportunity
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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