Principal Electrical Cable Design Engineer

Job Description Lead Cable system engineer:-

This role supports the team in developing and delivering cable system activities for substation projects. Candidates should have expertise in key cable systems operating from 11kV up to 400kV, with 132kV design experience being highly desirable. Key responsibilities include:

• · Head team of 2-3 engineers and CAD.

  • Keep project on track and achieve required milestones for the project.

  • Liaise with Project managers and Head of engineering.

  • Report status of each project.

  • Checking and approving senior engineer design works.

  • Responsible for yearly appraisal and development activities of team members and report to head of engineering.

When required preform below listed activities:-

• HVAC cable calculations as per Local DNO regulations and general regulations and standards. Fully Conversant with ENA/IEC/BS standards.

• Help in feasibility drawings of route design and trench sections to feasibility tendering team.

• Generating detailed cable reports and coordinating with other disciplines.

• Riase RFI/TQs for start of project. lead on Information required and attend meetings.

• Fully conversant and independently do with Cable sizing, cable pulling, cable thrust calcs reports. Help in design and procurement of cable and accessories.

• Cable sealing end structure design and interface with Primary design engineering.

• Proposing approaches to solve problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.

• Reviewing and optimising design, routing, JB location marking.

• Design of cable management system for HV and EHV cables.

• Contribute your technical expertise into tender proposals and to represent the company in client meetings as appropriate.

• Review supplier drgs and data sheets.

• Fully conversant with Autocad. Do ad-hoc CAD drawings if required.

• Cable sizing for substation area. Liaise with primary engineering.

• Attend meeting with Clients and DNOs.

Your projects will include:

• HVAC and HVDC projects

Your role will give you opportunities to:

• Perform work in accordance with the agreed budget and schedule with little supervision.

• Independently perform the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works to standard and compliant regulations.

• Coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices such that technical risks are identified and mitigated, and all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.