Transmission Cables Engineer

Transmission Cables Engineer required for a major offshore wind developer based in Scotland

Responsibilities

• Review and update Employer's Requirements (ERs), specifications, and associated schedules related to cable design, supply, manufacturing, installation and testing.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and design reports to support Employer's Requirements for both internal use and contractor procurement.
• Ensure all cable system-related documentation aligns with project-specific needs and regulatory standards.
• Provide design and technical support by clarifying requirements and assessing proposed
• Identify and coordinate supply interfaces between design, testing, delivery (load-out), and installation across related work packages.
• Work closely with Cables Transport & Installation (T&I) teams to ensure interface requirements and cross-design approvals are managed efficiently within the project timeline.
• Participate in audits of contractor cable manufacturing facilities, installation vessels, and key subcontractors, including cable protection system (CPS) and related cable ancillaries as appropriate.
• Ensure all cable designs meet grid connection requirements and electrical performance standards for offshore wind transmission.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for inter-array and export cables + accessories to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Experience with HVAC transmission systems for offshore wind applications.
• Knowledge of GIS software for cable routing and seabed mapping.
• Understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) for mechanical stress evaluation.
• Offshore safety certifications (e.g., GWO, BOSIET) are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of Proven experience in cable design, engineering, and testing within offshore wind or power transmission industries.
• Strong understanding of power cable design and electrical performance.
• Experience with cable system modelling tools (e.g., CYMCAP, COMSOL, ANSYS) and thermal/mechanical stress analysis.
• Knowledge of FAT procedures, high-voltage testing, termination methods and cable manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with installation methodologies, cable protection techniques, and burial risk assessments.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and system performance investigations related to transmission systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills for technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering (ideally) or Electrical, Offshore Engineering (ideally), but if it's not possible at least Electrical Engineering.