Jacobs Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
Associate Director HV Cable System Design Engineer
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. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Responsibilities
* Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
* 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 and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, 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 and other.
* Perform design reviews, verification of design.
* Ensure all project designs are compliant 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 that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
* Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all project stages.
* Experienced user of CYMCAP to support cable system design.
* Experience of working at EHV transmission voltages.
* Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
* Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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