Director – HV Cable System Design At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, and scientific discovery. As part of our UK and Continental Europe team expanding, we seek a Principal Cable System Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required. Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design Prepare plant and equipment technical specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports Ensuring correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors. Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, Sheath induced voltage calculations and other. Perform design reviews, verification of design Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures Assist with temporary works design schemes. Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality Support factory inspections Test (FAT) Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all projects stages Experienced user of CYMCAP to support cable system design Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems, for both HVAC and HVDC systems People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support. #
Director - HV Cable System Design • Manchester, England, GB
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