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Principal Design Engineer – Underground Cables

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VINCI Energies

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United Kingdom , Glasgow

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Job Description:

To provide technical leadership and expert-level design input for underground high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) cable systems across major infrastructure projects. The role combines deep engineering knowledge with strategic oversight of design practices, acting as a senior authority on cable system design, compliance, and innovation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide technical leadership and expert-level design input for underground high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) cable systems across major infrastructure projects
  • Act as a technical lead across HV/EHV cable system design activities, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective
  • Oversee complex cable design packages (33kV and above), ensuring technical excellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases
  • Develop, own, and assist with maintaining internal design standards, methodologies, templates, and tools relevant to HV/EHV cable systems
  • Ensure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices
  • Perform and supervise detailed analyses including thermal, electrical, ampacity, and mechanical stress assessments using tools such as CYMCAP, ELEK, and AutoCAD
  • Lead technical peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain a high standard of engineering output
  • Support the development of junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best practice design techniques
  • Promote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the cable design discipline
  • Participate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through organisations such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE

Requirements:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience
  • Extensive and demonstrable experience in HV/EHV underground cable system design, ideally including work at 132kV and above
  • Strong working knowledge of cable selection, route design, installation techniques, accessories, thermal and electrical performance, and compliance standards
  • Advanced proficiency in CYMCAP, ELEK, and AutoCAD
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering calculations, simulations, and system assessments
  • Proven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring and team development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

  • A Master’s degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous
  • Membership of professional institutions (e.g. IET, CIGRÉ, IEEE) is highly desirable
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments within the energy transmission or infrastructure sectors
  • Knowledge of international and UK cable standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Ability to challenge and improve existing practices through a proactive, innovation-driven mindset
  • Familiarity with additional tools such as MATLAB is beneficial

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 29, 2025

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