HV Cable Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Advance TRS Full time
Job Description

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer to drive high-quality engineering design in the UK Transmission & Distribution sector. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in designing, calculating, and producing documentation for EHV projects (11kV-400kV), covering bonding line diagrams, cable rating calculations, and thermo-mechanical thrust calculations, among others.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage deliverables through a robust checking process
  • Develop drawing standards
  • Mentor CAD technicians
  • Support project delivery

Requirements:

  • Minimum BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering (Power/HV background preferred)
  • Knowledge of HV cable design, including current ratings, emergency and overload ratings, bonding diagrams, thermo-mechanical calculations, and cable pulling tension calculations
  • Proficiency in IEC standards and familiarity with design software like MathCAD, CYMCAP, COMSOL, ETAP, and DigSilent
  • Skilled in CAD tools such as Microstation, Revit, and AutoCAD

Additional Competencies:

  • Effective report writing
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative mindset

Advance TRS will sponsor candidates with UK National Grid or UK SSEN project experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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