Lead Design Engineer

** About Prysmian
** We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.
** About the role
** We have an exciting opportunity for an Installation Design Engineer to join our Utilities Engineering Design Team, which is responsible for the design and installation of High Voltage Cable systems for a diverse range of clients. Applications are welcome from recent qualified graduates in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related subject. A training programme will be tailored to suit the individual with a progression route for their engineering career progression within the team.

The Engineering Design Team forms part of our High Voltage Business, providing customers with a diverse range of services, from the supply of cable, to the provision of jointing services through to full turn-key installation projects. This role will work closely with internal customers, including the bid team, projects and Energy Network Solutions (maintenance and repairs) teams.

The Design Team are a key contributor to the success of the business, and the successful individual will work, on developing effective, safe, cost-efficient designs solutions for tenders/projects, liaising closely with site engineers to ensure the project is delivered to the required specification, mitigating risks and resolve any unforeseen design issues as the work progresses.

This is an interesting and diverse role which draws on aspects of mechanical, civil and electrical engineering, supporting projects from initial bid, through project execution to final testing and handover.
** Responsibilities
* ** Understanding Customer Requirements and relevant specifications/standards
* Defining Scope
* Risk assessment and mitigation
* Design Calculations (cable thrust, cable pulling tension etc.)
* Analysis of route survey data and cable route Planning
* Interpreting System Design requirements to develop installation layouts (trenches, terminations, joint bays etc)
* Developing design solutions for Special Engineering Difficulties (river, rail crossings etc)
* Produce 3D models/drawings to define design requirements
* Compiling Project Engineering Design Packs for Site Teams
* Attending regular site meetings, developing excellent communication channels and maximising collaboration to monitor progress, improve designs and identify/resolve issues
* Optimising Design Workflows
** Qualifications** **& Requirements
** Applications are welcome from recent qualified graduates in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related subject. A training programme will be tailored to suit the individual with a progression route for their engineering career progression within the team
* Attention to detail with a view to the larger overall scheme design
* Ability to read technical specifications
* Good mathematical skills
* Computer design skills – use of 2D and 3D CAD Programs
* The ability to follow procedures and structured, systematic approach
* Good written communication
* Presentation skills
* Team work – interface with a range of disciplines, meeting participation
* Ability to see the overall picture – e.g. cost/options/compliance/practicality/customer  awareness
** What we offer*
* • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Flexible working policy – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)
• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to…