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Transmission Cables Engineer
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Transmission Cables Engineer required for a major offshore wind developer based in Scotland
Responsibilities.
Review and update Employer's Requirements (ERs), specifications, and associated schedules related to cable design, supply, manufacturing, installation and testing.
Ensure all cable system-related documentation aligns with project-specific needs and regulatory standards.
Provide design and technical support by clarifying requirements and assessing proposed solutions from suppliers.
Review and comment on detailed costing of all materials, production processes, and technical services provided by contractors.
Work closely with Cables Transport & Installation (T&I) teams to ensure interface requirements and cross-design approvals are managed efficiently within the project timeline.
Review, coordinate, and manage contractor cable system designs and installation methodologies to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements.
Ensure all cable designs meet grid connection requirements and electrical performance standards for offshore wind transmission.
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for inter-array and export cables + accessories to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
Prevent failures. Installation is a particularly high cause of failures so contractor should bring insight on how to minimise this risk electrically and mechanically: at termination.
Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical, Offshore Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of Proven experience in cable design, engineering, and testing within offshore wind or power transmission industries.
Strong understanding of power cable design and electrical performance.
Experience with cable system modelling tools (e.g., CYMCAP, COMSOL, ANSYS) and thermal/mechanical stress analysis.
Knowledge of FAT procedures, high-voltage testing, termination methods and cable manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with installation methodologies, cable protection techniques, and burial risk assessments.
Experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and system performance investigations related to transmission systemsBefore You Apply
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