HV Cable Design Engineer

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SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Construction • Consulting

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is a network of industry experts providing testing, inspection, certification and consultancy services across the full asset lifecycle for buildings and infrastructure. Their services include asbestos management, building control and regulations consultancy, materials testing, geotechnical and structural monitoring, environmental monitoring and consultancy (including water and air quality), fire safety engineering and testing, occupational hygiene, sustainability and compliance advisory, and expert witness/forensic support. SOCOTEC serves clients in construction, infrastructure, property, utilities and related sectors across the UK and Ireland.

📋 Description

• Design HV cable systems: Deliver concept, feasibility and detailed designs for underground cable systems in accordance with BS EN, IEC, National Grid, DNO, CIGRE and ENA standards. • Perform engineering studies: Undertake cable sizing, current rating (CYMCAP), thermal, EMF, induced sheath voltage, earthing, cable pulling and interface studies to ensure technically robust designs. • Develop cable routes: Cable route walkover survey, produce cable routing studies, assess engineering constraints, and optimise routes considering constructability, environmental impact, planning requirements, and project costs. • Prepare engineering deliverables: Produce high-quality design reports, calculations, technical specifications, drawings, construction packages, and other project documentation. • Support project delivery: Work closely with Project Managers, Civil, Structural, Protection and Substation Engineers to ensure integrated engineering solutions are delivered on time and within budget. • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders: Participate in technical meetings, present engineering solutions, respond to client comments and build trusted relationships throughout project delivery. • Provide technical support during construction: Attend site visits, surveys and inspections, respond to technical queries, review contractor submissions, and support design changes during construction. • Drive engineering excellence: Ensure all designs comply with quality assurance processes, CDM Regulations, ESQCR, health & safety requirements and company procedures. • Contribute to continuous improvement: Share technical knowledge, and help improve design processes, standards, and best practices across the business.

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification/experience) • Technical expertise in transmission voltage underground cable systems or transferable experience • Proficiency in CYMCAP or similar design software • Knowledge of CDM & ESQCR legislation • A proactive, problem-solving mindset • Experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation (desirable)

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health support through an Employee Assistance Programme • GP24 access • Private Health plan • Flexible working arrangements