Principal Cable System Design Engineer
Core
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage (HV/EHV) cable systems for transmission and distribution infrastructure, serving clients like National Grid and major energy operators.
Role type
Principal IC cable system design engineer (HV/EHV)
Builds
HV/EHV cable system designs, routing, burial risk assessments, and thermal/electromagnetic/mechanical performance models for national grid upgrades and energy transition projects.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / High-voltage power transmission and distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
HV/EHV cable system design leadership, complex project delivery, thermal/electromagnetic/mechanical performance modelling, ampacity and short circuit force calculations, multidisciplinary coordination, client stakeholder engagement, technical standards compliance (National Grid TPs, IEC, CIGRÉ), vendor oversight, business development support
Preferred skills
MSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, National Grid CDAE certification, experience with CYMCAP/WinCable software, experience in tunnel/urban/constrained environments
Technologies
CYMCAP, WinCable
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale HV/EHV cable projects from concept to completion; develop and oversee cable system designs including routing and risk assessments; provide expert input on cable ratings, installation methodologies, and jointing arrangements; validate complex calculations for compliance with standards; engage with senior stakeholders and clients; coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams; manage technical risks and quality reviews; conduct 3rd-party inspections and vendor oversight; mentor team members; support business development proposals and bids
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution