Director - HV Cable System Design

2 weeks ago


Wokingham, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time

Director - HV Cable System DesignMake sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.Jacobs Wokingham, England, United KingdomJacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Cable System Engineer to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.Prepare plant and equipment technical specifications, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients and subcontractors.Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, sheath‑induced voltage calculations and other.Perform design reviews and verification of design.Ensure all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures.Assist with temporary works design schemes.Maintain good working relations with client, designer, team and supply chain.Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.Support factory inspections Test (FAT).Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters.Advise engineers on setting‑out methods and techniques.Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.QualificationsDegree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.Extensive experience in a cable‑related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all project stages.Experienced user of CYMCAP to support cable system design.Experience of working at EHV transmission voltages.Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems, for both HVAC and HVDC systems.Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.Working as CDAE and TP141 authorisation.BenefitsWe offer a competitive package, including free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, reimbursement toward relevant professional development and memberships, and community giving through the Collectively programme.EEO StatementWe are a disability‑confident employer. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. xpwpeyx We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.#J-18808-Ljbffr



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