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Principal HV Cable System Design EngineerJacobsNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Principal HV Cable System Design Engineer

Jacobs
  • GB
    Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
  • GB
    Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Über

Overview At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Jacobs 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, including high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Responsibilities
Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept and detailed design, design review, estimation, site supervision and support.
Provide technical support on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
Prepare plant and equipment technical specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.
Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions, 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 others.
Perform design reviews, 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 our supply chain.
Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works, formally request missing information in time to allow 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.
Requirements
Degree (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.
Benefits
Competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
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 towards relevant professional development and memberships.
Hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
We are a disability confident employer, we interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Sprachkenntnisse

  • English
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