Principal Electrical Engineer

The company: We are involved major international projects, providing an integrated perspective and specialist engineering expertise to support offshore developers, investors, and the wider construction and installation supply chain. The team delivers work across Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED, Detailed Design, and through Construction and Installation activities.

The Principal Electrical Engineer – Cable Systems will contribute to a wide range of project scopes, including offshore wind (fixed and floating) and subsea cable (transmission and distribution) projects. The role involves providing technical expertise and support in defining and delivering Electrical Engineering and Cable Systems requirements (including tendering) across both engineering and construction services projects.

• Lead electrical engineering delivery for HVAC and HVDC cable systems across Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED and Detailed Design stages.
• Undertake hands‑on engineering tasks including cable sizing, rating studies, thermal modelling, losses, bonding and earthing design.
• Define and manage interfaces with offshore substations, HVDC converters, grid connections, and installation engineering teams.
• Support concept selection activities, including HVAC vs HVDC optioneering and early‑stage technical assessments.
• Provide technical input to installation methodologies and cable protection strategies (e.g., burial, rock placement, CPS selection).
• Participate in offshore and onshore assignments, including installation support, FAT/SAT witnessing, and technical oversight during construction and commissioning.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring constructability, operability, and compliance with IEC, CIGRÉ, DNV and other relevant standards.
• Work effectively across multiple concurrent projects to deliver high‑quality engineering outputs.
• Collaborate with multi‑discipline engineering and project delivery teams, contributing to technical assurance and knowledge sharing.

• A hands‑on engineer with a proactive, can‑do attitude and the ability to work effectively with teams at all levels.
• Degree‑qualified (Chartered Engineer (CEng)) in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in high‑voltage cable systems, including HVAC and HVDC.
• Demonstrable expertise in offshore wind, subsea cables, transmission, and interconnector projects, with strong understanding of electrical design and power system performance requirements.
• Proven experience working with cable OEMs, installers, TSOs/DNOs, and major project stakeholders.
• Strong capability in producing and reviewing detailed engineering deliverables across Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED, Detailed Design, and Construction/Installation phases.
• Effective communicator able to influence key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Interest in developing professional relationships, participating in industry working groups, and contributing to relevant professional bodies.