Description
Scotland is at the heart of the UK's energy transition, with significant investment in the Scottish energy network. As a Cable Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering complex HVAC and HVDC cable systems across transmission, distribution, renewable energy and interconnector projects.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop HV and EHV cable systems for power transmission and distribution projects
- Undertake cable system studies and technical assessments
- Produce high-quality engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, reports and design documentation
- Support the development of HVAC and HVDC cable solutions for onshore, offshore and interconnector projects
- Conduct route, site and installation assessments
- Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, client specifications, safety requirements and environmental regulations
- Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, manufacturers, contractors and clients
- Review and approve design modifications while providing technical support throughout manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning stages
- Participate in design reviews, technical audits and quality assurance processes
- Stay at the forefront of emerging cable technologies, industry developments and engineering best practice
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Proven experience in the design, specification, manufacture, testing and implementation of HV and EHV cable systems
- Strong technical understanding of cable system design, ampacity and rating studies, thermal assessments and cable installation methodologies
- Experience supporting major transmission and distribution infrastructure projects, renewable energy developments, offshore wind connections, interconnectors or other complex energy network schemes
- Knowledge of relevant international standards and industry best practice
- Experience undertaking or supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site testing, installation supervision, commissioning activities and the witnessing of cable manufacturing, transportation and installation operations
- Ability to provide technical leadership and act as a subject matter expert within multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience engaging with industry working groups, technical committees or professional bodies
- A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders
- Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites, client locations and manufacturing facilities across the UK and internationally when required
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng), or a demonstrable commitment towards achieving professional registration
- National Grid BP141 authorisation is desirable
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Structured professional development and mentoring
- Opportunities to progress into technical leadership, project leadership or people management roles
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment