Principal CAD Technician

Responsibilities

• Develop 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 specification, 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 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, together with our supply chain.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works; formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• 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 projects 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 for UK employees.
• 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.
• Collectively program: matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
• Work‑life balance and flexibility, including flexible working hours, patterns and locations.

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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