Senior HV Cable Design Engineer (Freelance)
Contract Outside IR35
Fully remote (Must reside in the UK)
Responsibilities:
* The technical review of projects and DNO and national grid connection offers
* The design and conceptual design of both the grid connection and private network infrastructure from LV to 132kV
* Work as a Cable Engineer on multi-disciplinary projects
* Deliver concept design, FEED, feasibility, and detailed design projects and bid for clients
* Ensure projects are delivered to the client's satisfaction in accordance with the scope, budget, and timescales requirements
* Produce or review the HV cable aspects of various projects including onshore cable projects, offshore export cable, and interconnectors
* Deliver bids and tenders with tight deadlines as part of a tender team and produce HV cable design packages
* Attending site visits, FAT and SAT, and commissioning as needed
* Project management for both grid connection and private network infrastructure projects ranging from LV to 132kV
Essential criteria:
* Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering is required.
* AutoCAD experience
* 5 years or more of contracting/consulting experience
* Valid driver's licence
* Previous Project Management Experience
* HV/EHV experience
* Working with IDNOs, DNOs, or ICPs
* Working to BSEN, IEC, IEEE, and CENELEC standards
* A valid driver's licence and a flexible work schedule
* Previous experience designing, manufacturing, and testing HV Cables for use in HVAC and HVDC projects both onshore and offshore.
* Knowledge of HV Cable system design and ratings (CYMCAP, ELEK e.t.c)
* Knowledge of IEC cable standards, CIGRE technical policies, technical specifications, and supporting documentation.
* Exposure to third-party cable activities such as testing, installation, and transport
Desirable criteria:
* Additional Electrical Qualifications
* Google Earth knowledge
* Power system simulation
* Master's degree (Power) - Capability to develop a design delivery programme.
* CEng