HV Cables Lead

HVHV Cables Lead for a major offshore wind project in the UK.

The primary role of the Engineer: HV HVCables Lead shall be to advise on all relevant aspects of HV HVCable design for Onshore Export, Offshore Export and Inter Array Cables and other interfacing packages.

• Preparation of technical documents/papers for internal review.
• Preparation of employer's requirements and technical specifications.
• Management of subconsultants ensuring that HSSE requirements are appropriately accounted for in the designs and that quality requirements are met.
• Review and critique of cables FEED scope and deliverables.
• Support to the project during the Detailed Design and Installation/Commissioning phase.
• Contribution to design interfaces including but not limited to cable installation, cable ratings analysis and electrical systems.
• Participation in technical discussions with external parties as required, e.g. consultants, suppliers, OEMs, installers, etc.
• Participation in project team meetings and cross-disciplinary co‑operation.
• Suggestions of alternative approaches/descriptions to add value to designs as required.

• Experience in Cable Burial Risk Assessment (CBRA), cable protection, burial, routing and HDD installation.
• Understanding of cable ratings in different conditions, and potential impact on the overall design.
• Understanding of cable installation at the HDD, offshore and at the offshore substation.
• Understanding of design across the full project lifecycle from pre‑FEED to detailed design, installation and commission.
• Ability to carry out/participate in optioneering to obtain the most favourable outcomes/solutions.