Cable System Design Engineer

Overview / Responsibilities

Cable System Design Engineer

As a result of significant growth Wood are seeking a Senior Cable System Design Engineer for their Power Solutions UK business. The role can be based at home or in one of our UK offices.

Purpose of the Position:

• Lead our Growing HV Cable Engineering Team.
• Assure delivery of drawings, documents, and other design deliverables in accordance with engineering procedures, guidance notes and training
• Development of team skills and knowledge in line with business needs
• Support development of systems and technologies to enhance our efficiency, quality, and innovation

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Input into and development of execution strategy and deliver solutions to meet project objectives during tendering and then delivery.
• Delivery of tasks against the specifications, processes, schedule and budget,, ensuring control of quality, time, cost, and resources.
• Identification and development of personal engineering competence and where appropriate the development of others in the team
• Support systematic learning and development of best practice with the broader cable delivery team.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Formal academic engineering qualification, Degree or equivalent
• Experienced in a T&D engineering environment and proven track record of scheme delivery
• Knowledge of EHV and HV cable and related engineering specifications and standards, BSI, IEC, ENA
• Knowledge of design and analysis for cable systems up to 400kV, including electrical, mechanical, calculation of ratings, earthing and safety considerations
• Knowledge of specifying cable systems, manufacturing process and supporting factory acceptance of the delivered solutions
• Knowledge of cable construction, installation and removal techniques and temporary works.
• Knowledge of design and detailing of cable jointing arrangements.
• Understanding of impacts on cable design and performance from installation, geochemical and civil engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations
• Ability to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Desirable:

• Chartered (or working toward) status
• Contracting and Consulting experience
• UK underground cable specification knowledge from 11kV to 400kV.
• Cable design experience covering both XLPE and fluid filled cables typical in the UK.
• Testing, inspection, and quality control experience
• Chair and / or facilitate Risk Assessment and Hazid meetings
• Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Full and clean driving license to allow travel to client, supplier and construction locations.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.