Lead Design Engineer

We are a global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150+ years of experience, 28,000+ employees, 52 countries, and 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables, and connectivity systems for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Installation Design Engineer to join our Utilities Engineering Design Team, which is responsible for the design and installation of High Voltage Cable systems for a diverse range of clients. Applications are welcome from recent qualified graduates in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject. A training programme will be tailored to suit the individual with a progression route for their engineering career within the team.

The Engineering Design Team forms part of our High Voltage Business, providing customers with a diverse range of services, from the supply of cable to the provision of jointing services through to full turn-key installation projects. This role will work closely with internal customers, including the bid team, projects, and Energy Network Solutions (maintenance and repairs) teams.

The Design Team is a key contributor to the success of the business, and the successful individual will work on developing effective, safe, cost-efficient design solutions for tenders / projects, liaising closely with site engineers to ensure the project is delivered to the required specification, mitigating risks and resolving any unforeseen design issues as the work progresses.

This is an interesting and diverse role that draws on aspects of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, supporting projects from initial bid through project execution to final testing and handover.

Responsibilities

• Understanding Customer Requirements and relevant specifications / standards
• Defining Scope
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Design Calculations (cable thrust, cable pulling tension, etc.)
• Analysis of route survey data and cable route planning
• Interpreting System Design requirements to develop installation layouts (trenches, terminations, joint bays, etc.)
• Produce 3D models / drawings to define design requirements
• Compiling Project Engineering Design Packs for Site Teams
• Attending regular site meetings, developing excellent communication channels, and maximizing collaboration to monitor progress, improve designs, and identify / resolve issues

Qualifications & Requirements

What we offer

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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