Cable Project Engineer

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United Kingdom - United Kingdom

Transmission & Grid

Reference no. 11749

Cable Project Engineer
Our client have an exciting opportunity for a Cable Project Engineer to join their multi-disciplined engineering team to help develop and deliver an expanding project portfolio to meet our Net Zero targets.
You will:

Provide cable engineering support across multiple projects by producing or reviewing outline cable system designs during development phases, including review and assessment of technology options, underground cable routing selection, producing current rating calculations using CYMCAP software and assessment of interface requirements.
Support the project life cycle, including design development, risk sessions such as HAZIDs, HAZCONs, HAZOPs, construction, installation, commissioning, and completion of complex projects. Collaborate with engineers and managers to identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks, support informed decision-making, and conduct peer reviews of key issues.
Work collaboratively across disciplines to identify and mitigate technical and quality risks, ensuring designs are safe, efficient, and compliant with the business and industry standards.
Develop technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects as well as modifications to existing assets. Responsibilities will also include reviewing cable system prequalification and type testing reports in preparation for company approval, reviewing and verifying contractor/consultant detailed underground cable system designs, witnessing factory and relevant discipline site acceptance testing.
Promote and manage safety by design throughout the engineering process by ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, ESQCR, and relevant HSE legislation, embedding good design practices and lessons learned.

You have:

A relevant engineering discipline degree and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status. As well as demonstrable experience in transmission development / design / specification and be comfortable to technically assess issues and/or problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.
Experience working on the Transmission Network and an extensive knowledge of High Voltage Cables and an awareness of the legal and regulatory obligations for Transmission and be pro-active in insuring these are met to the highest standard.
Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams on transmission or major infrastructure projects.
A technical understanding of relevant legislation and the implications of this for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR is essential.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to support informed decision-making by senior leadership. Collaborate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels, fostering productive and enduring professional relationships.