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Role: HVDC System Design Specialist
Sector: Offshore Wind
Location: Remote with occasional office attendance required
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6-Months + Likely Extension
Rates: up to 600 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Full UK Working Rights
Clearance: BPSS
The System Design Specialist will be ultimately responsible for the technical feasibility and detailed technical assessment/design of the HVDC and AC cable systems:
- A strong track record in cable systems studies with experience in land and submarine HVDC transmission systems. Ideally worked on one or more of HVDC interconnectors, and/or OFTOs within a consultancy environment
- Experience of using cable design packages
- A good knowledge of the latest technology in HVDC and AC cable systems, specifically offshore submarine HVDC cables.
- Strong industry relationships across OEM, Ofgem, TSOs and contractors.
- To be a self-starter, innovative and proactive
To be considered for this role you will need:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline, and preferably Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
- 5+ years demonstrable experience on an expert level in the design, specification, witnessing testing and installation of HVDC cables, more specifically submarine HVDC cables experience is essential.
- The ability and experience to technically assess issues, problems and/or faults related to HVDC cables alongside an in depth understanding of the technical requirements for design, installation, operation and maintenance of HVDC cables.
- Demonstrable experience is required in cable calculations, design, rating, offshore sizing etc
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
