HV Cable Design Engineer

WSP’s Energy business is looking to expand its Electricity Transmission & Distribution service line in Ireland and is excited to appoint a HV Cable Design Engineer to join our team based out of the Dublin, Naas or Belfast office.

As a HV Cable Design Engineer working within WSP's Ireland Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the power transmission infrastructure that will deliver Net Zero to the Energy System.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and assurance of HV/MV cable system designs from concept through FEED and detailed design, including specifications, technical evaluation, and construction support.
• Act as a technical authority, providing guidance across cable system engineering and supporting multidisciplinary integration with civil, primary, and protection & control teams.
• Undertake Owner’s Engineer / Client-side design reviews of developer, supplier, and contractor deliverables, ensuring compliance with technical standards, contractual requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Prepare and review key technical documentation including equipment and cable route specifications, tender documentation, and technical/progress reports.
• Perform and validate engineering calculations such as cable sizing and rating, thermal performance, EMF/TMF assessments, and sheath bonding/induced voltage studies.
• Ensure designs are coordinated across all interfaces and delivered in accordance with programme, quality expectations, and client specifications.
• Identify, assess, and communicate health and safety risks within designs, ensuring hazards are eliminated or mitigated in line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 and good engineering practice.
• Lead and participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and workshops with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners to drive alignment and resolve issues.
• Support project delivery through attendance at key stages including design reviews, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and site inspections, providing technical oversight during construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to temporary works considerations and construction methodologies to ensure safe and practical installation solutions.
• Ensure all drawings, specifications, and design deliverables are accurate, complete, and issued in a timely manner, proactively managing information gaps to avoid programme delays.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, designers, and contractors, supporting effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power engineering.
• Extensive experience in the design, manufacture and test of HV cables for use in HVAC and desirable - HVDC projects both onshore and offshore; including HV cable system design and ratings (CYMCAP).
• An understanding of IEC cable standards and CIGRE technical policies, its suite of technical specifications and supporting documentation, and the capability to fulfil a role as a cable expert.
• Knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks engineering standards and technical policies and specifications for HV and MV Cables.
• Experience of witnessing 3rd party cable activities such as test, installation, transport etc.
• Experience of Working Groups and Technical committees such as CIGRE and IEEE.
• Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• The ability to travel as projects dictate.
• Excellent understanding of the H&S requirements and an ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.