Principal Design Engineer – Underground Cables Job at VINCI Energies (Glasgow)

Principal Design Engineer – Underground Cables

VINCI Energies

Location:
United Kingdom , Glasgow ▼
Sutton (London)
Manchester

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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