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Job Description
What will you be doing?
ALTEN UK is seeking a motivated
HV Cable Design Engineer
to support a major programme in the
Power Distribution and Transmission
sector, contributing to the
Great Grid Upgrade
—the UK's largest energy infrastructure investment. This hands-on role involves the design and routing of high-voltage cable systems, offering real-world impact and a gateway into high-integrity engineering environments.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Design and develop
high voltage (HV) cable systems
, including route selection, layout, and system specification
* Perform detailed
thermal rating calculations
using
CYMCAP
or equivalent software tools
* Conduct
bonding and pulling calculations
to ensure mechanical and electrical reliability of cable installations
* Produce accurate
cable route profiles
and spatial layouts using
QGIS
or other GIS-based platforms
* Create detailed
electrical design drawings
and schematics in
AutoCAD
or
MicroStation
* Interpret and apply
DNO standards
and ensure all designs comply with
regulatory
and
client requirements
* Prepare high-quality
technical reports
, method statements, and documentation to support design decisions
* Ensure adherence to
health, safety, and environmental (HSE)
standards throughout the design process
You are...
* Passionate about engineering
* result-oriented
* proactive
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
* Engineers with
2-10 years of experience in
Electrical Engineering
, with a focus on
high voltage (HV) systems
* Solid understanding of
HV cable design principles
and industry practices
* Experience performing
thermal cable rating assessments
using
CYMCAP
or comparable tools like
ETAP, PTW, Neplan, IPSA, DigSILENT
, or
RTDS
* Capable of conducting a wide range of
cable system calculations
, including pulling and bonding analysis
* Skilled in preparing
cable routing plans
* Proficient in developing detailed
electrical layout and design drawings
using
AutoCAD
or
MicroStation
* Familiar with the
transmission and distribution networks
, including system constraints and design standards
* Previous experience working with
Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)
and understanding of their processes and requirements
* Curious and self-motivated, with a genuine interest in growing within the
energy infrastructure sector
Desirable Skills:
* Internship or coursework experience in
cable routing
,
site layouts
, or
electrical infrastructure
design is beneficial.
* Exposure to energy or industrial projects (nuclear, power generation, infrastructure) is a bonus but not essential.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today
In short you get:
* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* A competitive salary
* Private Medical & Travel Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)