Senior​/HV Cable Design Engineer

Job Description

Providing HV cable system design expertise to the Company.

• Work both independently and alongside the Senior Design Engineer & other members of the team to deliver cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness, and profitability.
• Undertake cable system design, studies, and calculations to relevant BSEN/IEC/National Grid/DNO/ ENA standards and practices.
• Provide input into cable routing feasibility and detailed design studies working with other members of the Team, taking local planning, traffic management and client requirements into account, while developing the most economical cable system design.
• Prepare cable system design calculation including cable sizing assessments, earthing and interface studies.
• Engage with clients to understand project requirements and ensure that the technical scope of projects is met.
• Producing design concepts, specifications, and other technical documents. Including relaying design information to internal drafting resource.
• Attending sites for inspection and design purposes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate HV cable designs seamlessly into larger projects.
• Quality Systems and Health & Safety:
  • An understanding of the legislation and implications of such for the management of the Transmission network for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
  • Ensure all QA environmental and Safety Documentation is prepared and issued in accordance with company (and client) procedures.
  • Operate within the quality assurance policy of LSTC Group and relevant IMS Documents.

• Degree – Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in a related field.
• Competent in using CYMCAP or similar software.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Micro Station (Desirable).

• Demonstrable technical skills in Transmission voltage level underground cable systems development, design and specification or demonstrable transferable skills and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload.

• Self-starter attitude, who enjoys problem solving and have an ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management.
• An appreciation of multi-discipline projects, and design interface management would be desirable.