Director – HV Cable System Design NEW

Leeds, Wielka Brytania

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Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Director – HV Cable System Design 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.

You will lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, from the tendering stage through to project handover.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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.
Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.
Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
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)
Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department
Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques
Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works
Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay
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

Here’s what you’ll need

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 of working at EHV transmission voltages
Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems, for both HVAC and HVDC systems
Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes
Working as CDAE and TP141 authorisation