HV Cable Design Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Energy) | Expression of Interest

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology.

We are open to exploring future opportunities in line with our growth across ideally at Principal/Senior or experienced HV Cable Design Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team presents an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across the country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes etc.

The role is to work as part of the Cable team on electrical substation design, major renewables, HVDC interconnectors, offshore grids, FEED design etc. You will be working closely with our other disciplines and supporting/leading. Ideally, you will have experience in working with key T&D clients in the UK.

You will be joining a growing and collaborative team, working in partnership with a variety of clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. We have ambitious growth plans and as a result, there are lots of great development opportunities within our teams. This is an opportunity to play an important part in the U.K. energy transition.

About You

You will be a pro-active individual with knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. You will have the capability to coach and work within the wider energy team.

Ideally, you will have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field), from an accredited institution and professional registration as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council and ICE is preferred. You will also have experience as a civil substation engineer, with a wider awareness of other typical HV civil engineering projects.

Ideally, you will also have the following:

1. You will have experience in the Design (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of transmission & distribution systems – for Utility companies based on International standards.
2. Ability to carry out inter-disciplinary coordination and work effectively with leads to resolve any design issues.
3. Application of broad practical knowledge to cable design & produces – Cable installation design including cable routing layouts, trench & trenchless section layouts, cable bonding & phasing, cable pulling, termination and jointing arrangements.
4. Hands-on experience/working knowledge of CYMCAP software and perform cable sizing calculations based on international standards.
5. Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
6. Proficiency in MS Outlook, and MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
7. Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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ReqID: 6608