Senior Cable Engineer - T&D
Location: London – Hybrid working available Our client is a fast growing, vertically integrated renewable energy company, focused on developing, building and operating large-scale solar and BESS projects.
They are a dynamic and entrepreneurial company, comprising of a growing team of highly experienced industry experts.
They are currently seeking a Senior Cable Engineer to support project planning, development, and delivery teams for new high voltage connections and private networks.
Responsibilities Establish cable routes considering a variety of installation techniques, de-risk routes through identification of and solution finding for any third-party crossingsCheck ICP and transmission contractor cable installations relative to design, relevant standards, and best practice, perform EMF studies.Oversee and develop cable system design, construction, and commissioning technical specificationsConcept design calculations: perform medium, high and extra high voltage HVAC underground transmission/distribution cable design, including conductor sizing, circuit rating calculations, bonding, and groundingOversee and develop drawing packages to support design (route plan and profile, trench cross sections, duct bank designs, key maps, grounding and bonding schematics, etc).Review RFP documents and prepare tender materials including scope of work documents, budgetary estimates, and schedulesIssue cable RFPs, assist with bid evaluations, and coordinate with cable vendorsPrepare CAPEX and OPEX estimates for cable installationsProvide expertise and oversight during the construction phase by reviewing RAMs and conducting visual inspectionsSupport defect rectification, root cause analysis, and fault locating Requirements Minimum of HNC in Electrical EngineeringExtensive knowledge of cable installation and cable design for HV cables (1kV – 400kV AC)Ability to utilise multiple software tools such as Cymcap, Cableizer, Elek-HVExpertise in assessing terminations, installations, calculations for cable pulling, cable testing and cable ratings (base load & cyclic)Knowledge of cable installation types such as trenchless installation auger bore, HDDs, etc.Track record of stakeholder management such as working groups (e.g., Cigre), DNOs, TOs, TSOs, manufacturers, installersSelf-motivated and highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload across many projects and engineering disciplinesTravel may be required for the role, with occasional overnight stays (site visits, cable route walks, FATs, factory inspections) About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm.
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