Cable System Design Engineer

3 weeks ago

United Kingdom Opals Group Full time

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
As part of the engineering support design team, the Cable Design Engineer will evaluate and develop cable system design and policies in line with client requirements and applicable national and international electro-technical standards and procedures, to ensure technical compliance is achieved. He / She will also provide ongoing technical and commercial support to the estimating, procurement and field-based operational teams, regarding approved methods of installation and installation specifications for all cable related matters including cable pulling, cable containment, backfills practises and cable structural supports.
Responsible for preparing cable system designs to applicable specifications and tender documentation, coordination with cable and accessories manufacturers, and providing technical support.


To identify and design fully compliant cable system solutions to meet customer requirements, by being conversant with all electro-technical aspects of cables, accessories and installations procedures.
To prepare and deliver project-based cable system Design Packs containing all relevant information and documentation for both design and construction phases.
To liaise with cable & accessory suppliers and manufacturers to obtain the most cost-effective supply price and to so advise the estimating team.
To maintain information on the customer approvals status and type registration status of all cables and accessories.
Undertake cable rating, induced voltage, cable force and cable pulling calculations.
Undertake cable crossing modelling, with appropriate software
To work with external contractors and consultants when required.
A sound understanding of HV and EHV cable construction, design, installation, and test and commissioning is required, together with a comprehensive knowledge of power system engineering, and a good knowledge of current power industry based electrical engineering standards and working practices.
Follow and promote the company’s health and safety policies.
Well organized and flexible.
Candidate will be educated to graduate level.
Electrical Power Engineering background.
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel.
Full UK Driving licence.
Competency with Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD and working knowledge with other specialised calculating and simulation software (Sketchup, Mathcad, MS Project).
Working knowledge of cable rating modelling software, such as CYMCAP, ELEK, Cableizer, or other similar cable modelling software
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and other specialised calculating and simulation software (Sketchup, Mathcad, MS Project, P6).
Previous experience with distribution or transmission network operators
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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