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# Electrical Design Engineer T&D - HV Cabling Projects - Permanent - Salary Dependent on Experience - Various UK Locations
Can you participate in all stages of cable system projects, from initial design to commissioning and handover?
Can you perform cable calculations, including ampacity (current carrying capacity), voltage drop, and short circuit analysis?
Are you based anywhere in the UK and looking for a new permanent opportunity?
Would you be excited to join a rapidly growing energy consultancy business who are winning more and more national grid projects?
If the answers are yes, our client are a growing global business with a strong and growing reputation in the market. Their energy division are close-knit, ambitious, and cross-collaborative with a focus on energy infrastructure projects. They offer a competitive package including salary, healthcare, pension, life assurance, and professional subscriptions.
## What you need...
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, ideally chartered at the most senior levels
- 4/5 years+ experience in National Grid, substation, and general energy projects
- Experience in the design of transmission & distribution systems for utility companies based on international standards
- Ability to carry out interdisciplinary coordination and work effectively with leads to resolve design issues
- Hands-on experience with CYMCAP software and cable sizing calculations
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office, and AutoCAD or MicroStation
## What you get in return...
- Salary DOE - Realistic range could be from £40k up to £70k basic fully dependent upon level of experience and industry specific experience.
- Healthcare
- Pension (6.5% by employer if min of 4.5% by employee)
- X4 life assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Up to 2 professional subscriptions paid for
- Refer a friend program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Eye Test
- 25 days leave (plus ability to buy up to a full week)
- Other Flexible benefits
At Senior/Lead/Principal levels, our client offer an extra flex allowance and STIP.
## The Role...
As a HV Cabling Design Engineer, you will participate in all stages of cable system projects, from initial design to commissioning and handover. You will be responsible for cable calculations, routing plans, technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. Additionally, you will collaborate with other engineers and disciplines to integrate cable systems seamlessly into substations, wind farms, and other energy infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, influence strategy, and contribute to the aggressive growth of our business unit.
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