Senior Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer – Jacobs
Jacobs, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Cable System Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, including high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Your impact
You will lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, from the tendering stage through to project handover.
Responsibilities
* Develop HV/EHV cabling system specifications, concept/detailed design, design review, estimation, site supervision and support.
* Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
* Prepare plant and equipment technical specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.
* Ensure correct interface with other engineering functions; attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
* Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, sheath induced voltage calculations.
* Conduct design reviews and verification.
* Ensure project designs comply with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures.
* Assist with temporary works design schemes.
* Maintain good working relations with client, designer, team and supply chain.
* Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information; formally request missing information in a timely manner.
* Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by PMP/Specification.
* Support factory inspections (FAT).
* Promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters.
* Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
* Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for control of the works.
Requirements
* Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
* Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
* Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.
* Ability to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all project stages.
* Experience using CYMCAP to support cable system design.
* Experience at EHV transmission voltages.
* Experience designing HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
* Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.
Why Jacobs?
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package. UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, and benefits such as free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes. We support flexible working arrangements, hybrid, part-time, and flexible hours.
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