Principal Cable Design Engineer; Energy

Principal Cable Design Engineer (Energy) – WSP

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Energy Networks business, led by Mark, is home to over two hundred talented people ranging from our early career professionals through to established engineers and project managers. We work throughout the UK and beyond in the Off‑Shore Electricity Transmission, On‑Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets to help keep the lights on! These are exciting times in our marketplace and joining our team you will work collectively to deliver crucial national electricity infrastructure, working in partnership with TNO’s, DNO’s, Contractors and Developers.

The Networks team plan, design and deliver new customer connections as well as network reinforcements to ensure the infrastructure is ready for green investment and new technologies.

• Provide technical leadership for the successful delivery of multi discipline projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client, ensuring that relevant Health and Safety risks are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• Actively develop external and internal client relationships.
• Provide technical management coordination of any subcontractors and resources remote from the core project team.
• Ensure that technical risks are identified and mitigated.
• Ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
• Actively take part in Industry working groups such as CIGRE, IEEE.
• Actively develop external and internal relationships.

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power engineering.
• Extensive experience in the design, manufacture and test of HV cables for use in HVAC and desirable - HVDC projects both onshore and offshore; including HV cable system design and ratings (CYMCAP).
• An understanding of IEC cable standards and CIGRE technical policies, its suite of technical specifications and supporting documentation, and the capability to fulfil a role as a cable expert.
• Experience of witnessing 3rd party cable activities such as test, installation, transport etc.
• Experience of Working Groups and Technical committees such as CIGRE and IEEE.
• Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• The ability to travel as projects dictate.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Work‑life balance – Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.

Health & Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which…