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Senior hv cable design engineer

Exeter
Design engineer
Posted: 9 August
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Senior HV Cable Design Engineer Our Energy and Power team works across the Transmission and Distribution sectors throughout the UK. We are currently seeking an HV Cable Design Engineer. This role involves driving design excellence, sharing knowledge and experience with other team members, and support cross-functional collaboration to meet both customer and industry requirements. The position involves designing high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) power cable systems. Initially, you will provide detailed design information to support cost estimates for proposed systems. Upon receipt of an order, you will carry out contract engineering. You will lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, from the tendering stage through to project handover. * Deliver Concept design, FEED, feasibility and Detailed design projects and bids for clients * Develop cost-effective engineered solutions, considering materials, manufacturability, and compliance with both customer and internal standards. * Carry out loading calculations to verify the adequacy of proposed designs. * Calculate appropriate cable sizes. * Perform rating calculations. * Prepare material schedules and bills of quantities. * Degree level qualifications in Electrical Engineering * Experience with specifications from clients like National Grid, SSE, and UKPN * Experience and knowledge of EHV (11kV to 400kV) power systems and equipment and ideally EHV power cables and substation equipment * Understanding of cable installation techniques * Proficiency in IEC standards and familiarity with design software Why Jacobs? People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. energypowerjobs ourjacobs career newcastle opportunity london leeds manchester birmingham glasgow bristol belfast cabledesign energyeurope energytransition exeter LI-JF1 https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/24942 Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom Exeter|Devon|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Electrical Energy

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