HV Cable Project Engineer

Consultant – Specialising in Solar PV, BESS, Gas Turbine, EfW and Grid Connection

Sector: Transmission

Location: Scotland – Hybrid with attendance to Client’s offices & sites

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-Months + Possible Extension

Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Key Duties:

• Involved in the full project life cycle, from project definition, preparing and evaluating tenders, conceptual and front-end design development, detail design reviews, HAZID/HAZCON/HAZOP sessions into supporting construction, installation, commissioning and project completion.
• Providing 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.
• Developing technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects as well as modifications to existing assets.
• Reviewing cable system prequalification and type testing reports in preparation for Client’s approval, reviewing and verifying contractor/consultant detailed underground cable system designs, witnessing factory and relevant discipline site acceptance testing.
• Providing technical support to site teams to ensure quality of installations and cable commissioning activities.
• Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants.
• Promoting and managing safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations.
• Working closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and mitigated.
• Providing technical support on high profile projects or technically complex issues.
• Candidates must hold a minimum of HND in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (with demonstrable experience in HV projects).
• Previous Transmission experience required.
• A minimum of 3+ Years cable project experience.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Electric Power Generation and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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