Senior Cable Systems Design Engineer
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Thames Valley)
Salary: up to £70,000 + benefits
Are you experienced in designing cable systems for complex grid connection and BESS projects?
Turner Lovell is recruiting a Senior Cable Systems Design Engineer for a leading UK energy infrastructure contractor delivering Battery Energy Storage (BESS) connection projects across the UK.
This role sits within the engineering design team and focuses on the end-to-end design of 11kV -132kV cable systems, including routing from transformers to BESS units and around switch room environments. You will play a key role in ensuring cable designs are technically compliant, constructable, and aligned with client, industry, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop cable system designs in line with client requirements and grid standards.
* Design cable routing and layouts from transformers to BESS installations and within substations and switchrooms.
* Prepare and deliver project-based cable system design packs covering both design and construction phases.
* Undertake detailed engineering studies, including cable rating, induced voltage, cable pulling forces, and cable force calculations.
* Liaise with suppliers and clients to ensure up-to-date technical information, approvals, and type registrations are maintained.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors where required.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Strong understanding of cable systems and cable design.
* Proven experience delivering 11kV - 132kV cable system designs, ideally for BESS, substation, or grid connection projects.
* Experience using cable modelling software such as CYMCAP, Cableizer, ELEK or similar.
* Competent in AutoCAD and comfortable working with Microsoft Office and engineering calculation tools.
* Experience working with distribution or transmission network operators is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing renewables-focused engineering team with a strong pipeline of BESS and grid connection projects, offering long-term progression.
For more information or to apply, please contact Anusha Gopalan at or 020 7448 1100.
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