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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cables Engineer to join our growing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a range of cable system projects across multiple voltage levels, serving clients including Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, and private developers worldwide. You will lead and contribute to projects throughout the entire lifecycle – from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, installation supervision, and commissioning – on both onshore and offshore infrastructure.
Responsibilities
* Deliver full lifecycle cable engineering packages from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning.
* Lead and review complex HVAC and HVDC cable system designs, both onshore and offshore, including route development, burial risk assessments, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical calculations.
* Undertake cable rating and system studies including ampacity, short circuit forces, thermal stability, and electromagnetic interference analysis.
* Carry out cable pulling, jointing, cleating, and installation feasibility studies, especially within constrained environments such as tunnels, subsea routes, and urban areas.
* Collaborate with civil, structural, substation, OHL, and marine teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.
* Conduct third‑party inspections and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning activities.
* Interface with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to verify compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, National Grid TPs, and other international standards.
* Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, HAZID/HAZOPs, and multidisciplinary coordination.
* Mentor and support junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the wider team.
Qualifications and Experience
* Strong experience in Cable System Design Engineering for HV/EHV transmission and distribution projects.
* Proven delivery of onshore and offshore cable systems including dynamic and static subsea systems.
* Good understanding of:
o Cable routing (land, tunnel, subsea)
o Cable pulling and mechanical forces
o Cable burial risk assessments and protection strategies
o Electromagnetic, thermal, and stability analysis
o Cable cleating and short circuit restraint
* Experience in Quality, Inspection & Test (QIT) of cables and associated systems.
* Knowledge of national and international standards, including IEC, CIGRÉ, and NG‑TPs.
* Experience with:
o Cable system ECI engineering
o Subsea control and electrical solutions
o Cable manufacturing and testing
o Third‑party inspection and verification
o Exposure to offshore projects and wind farms
* Experience with tools such as CYMCAP, WinCable, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and mechanical simulation tools.
* Self‑motivated, able to work autonomously, strong sense of commitment, willingness to learn, and desire to work in a dynamic deadline‑driven team environment.
Desirable Certifications & Qualifications
* Familiarity with subsea installation, offshore wind export systems, and inter‑array cables.
* A minimum HNC qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.
* NG Certified – CDAE (Cable Design and Engineering).
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
* Offshore certifications and awareness (BOSIET/GWO, desirable for offshore‑related work).
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