Senior Electrical Engineer

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We're supporting a global engineering organisation delivering complex offshore wind projects, looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer with specialist experience in cable and connector systems.

This is a technically focused role working across high-voltage inter-array cable systems, covering engineering, testing, and offshore commissioning.

The Role

You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity, performance, and successful commissioning of offshore cable systems, working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key areas include:

  • Engineering input across HV cable and connector systems
  • Defining termination, testing, and commissioning procedures
  • Supporting offshore installation and commissioning activities
  • Coordinating with suppliers and project teams
  • Specifying and overseeing testing in line with IEC / IEEE / CIGRÉ standards
  • Supporting fault analysis, diagnostics, and system performance

What They're Looking For

  • Experience within offshore wind cable systems
  • Strong knowledge of connectors, terminations, and commissioning/testing
  • Understanding of HV testing methods (e.g. VLF, partial discharge, TDR, Tan Delta, DAC)
  • Familiarity with IEC / IEEE / ISO / CIGRÉ standards
  • Background working with subsea cables and offshore substations
  • Comfortable working across both engineering and offshore environments
  • Chartered status (or working towards) is advantageous.

Why Consider It

  • Highly specialised role within offshore wind
  • Involvement in complex, large-scale projects
  • Opportunity to influence engineering standards and approach
  • Strong benefits package and long-term progression

Additional Info

  • Offshore and international travel required
  • Hybrid working model
  • Working as part of a global engineering function

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Company: CDM Recruitment
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

We’re supporting a global engineering organisation delivering complex offshore wind projects, looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer with specialist experience in cable and connector systems.

This is a technically focused role working across high-voltage inter-array cable systems, covering engineering, testing, and offshore commissioning.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity, performance, and successful commissioning of offshore cable systems, working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key areas include:

  • Engineering input across HV cable and connector systems
  • Defining termination, testing, and commissioning procedures
  • Supporting offshore installation and commissioning activities
  • Coordinating with suppliers and project teams
  • Specifying and overseeing testing in line with IEC / IEEE / CIGRÉ standards
  • Supporting fault analysis, diagnostics, and system performance

What They’re Looking For

  • Experience within offshore wind cable systems
  • Strong knowledge of connectors, terminations, and commissioning/testing
  • Understanding of HV testing methods (e.g. VLF, partial discharge, TDR, Tan Delta, DAC)
  • Familiarity with IEC / IEEE / ISO / CIGRÉ standards
  • Background working with subsea cables and offshore substations
  • Comfortable working across both engineering and offshore environments
  • Chartered status (or working towards) is advantageous.

Why Consider It

  • Highly specialised role within offshore wind
  • Involvement in complex, large-scale projects
  • Opportunity to influence engineering standards and approach
  • Strong benefits package and long-term progression

Additional Info

  • Offshore and international travel required
  • Hybrid working model
  • Working as part of a global engineering function

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: April 23rd, 2026