Principal High Voltage Cable Design Engineer

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Aureos are seeking a Principal High Voltage Cable Design Engineer to lead our HV cable design team and drive technical innovation across our projects.
Key Objectives
The Principal / Lead Engineer will be responsible for
Leading the HV cable engineering discipline across multiple projects.
Providing strategic technical direction and oversight.
Ensuring the highest quality of design output and technical documentation.
Supporting business development through technical leadership in bids and tenders.
Mentoring and developing senior and junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the production and review of all HV cable system designs, calculations, reports, and drawings.
Oversee complex engineering tasks including:
Cable rating and thermal analysis (IEC60287)
Induced voltage and EMF calculations
Thermo-mechanical and short circuit force calculations
Cable pulling tension and feasibility studies
Approve bonding/line diagrams, material specifications, and route layouts.
Chair design reviews, HAZID, and hazard assessments.
Ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards (IEC, CIGRE).
Manage internal and external engineering teams and ensure project delivery within scope, time, and budget
Act as the primary technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in HV cable design practices.
Support the development of internal standards and quality assurance processes.
Progression
This role is a senior leadership position with potential to progress into Director-level roles within the business.
Education & Knowledge
Essential:
BEng/Bsc/Msc in Electrical & Electronical Engineering, Power systems or related field – or equivalent qualifications and experience
Desirable:
Relevant certifications in electrical engineering: Working towards or willing to work towards CEng status. Working towards or willing to work towards SR137 CDAE role by Grid
Key Attributes & Skills
Proven leadership in HV cable engineering
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Technical Skills & Experience
HV Cable Design
Delivering project cable system design requirements, including but not limited to:
Current ratings (IEC60287)
Forced ventilation design for cable tunnels
Impressed voltage calculations
Emergency, Cyclic & Short term overload ratings
Cable crossing ratings
Producing Bonding diagrams
Producing Material Schedules & Technical specifications
Thermo-mechanical design calculation
Effective thermal resistivity calculations
Induced voltage calculations
Cable pulling tension calculations
Short circuit current rating and electromagnetic force calculations
Producing Joint bay, trench, CSE, cable routing designs (concept & detailed)
SVL (Sheath Voltage Limiter) sizing
EMF plots
Route layouts & trench cross sections
Earthing & bonding designs
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
Guiding and Mentoring junior & senior engineers
Prepare, review, and approve feasibility studies, technical reports, and design documents.
Design, verify, and approve detailed allocation and construction design drawings.
Develop and validate design concepts, drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
Conduct a site visit to review the cable route and joint bay locations.
Manage engineering teams and external suppliers to ensure project success.
Ensure timely delivery of work within scope, budget, and specifications.
Participate / chair in Design & HAZID (Hazards in Design) reviews as required.
Maintain and control documents and drawings in compliance with AS Design & Engineering Ltd. management procedures.
Oversee design input/output within the designated risk management process.
Establish team-specific standards to ensure consistency and quality.
Support the professional development of CAD technicians.
Take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities within agreed job boundaries.
Provide regular programme updates to Lead Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify and highlight potential quality and delivery risks.
Act as a technical liaison with third parties.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of IEC & Cigre standards.
Proficiency in software such as CYMCAP and COMSOL
Familiarity with client-specific technical specifications from Grid, SSE, Scottish Power, NGED, RWE, UKPN, ENWL, etc.
Strong computer skills, including report writing and documentation.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
A proactive attitude towards learning new skills and applying existing expertise to new challenges
Competence in creating and formatting high-quality drawings for contractors, suppliers, and fabricators.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
A dynamic and supportive team environment.
Equal opportunities
Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of , , , belief, , marital status or , or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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Location:
Manchester

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