Senior HVDC Cable Engineer

Other
Glasgow
July 29, 2025
Contract
Urgent

Job Description

Senior HVDC Cable Engineer required for a major Distribution Network Operator based in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Design Assurance Engineer (LDAE) for EGL2 cable works as defined in
    National Grid BP/SR188.
  • Fulfil the role of LDAE role including design review, hazard review, attending
    design, hazard review meetings and assurance of design deliverable.
  • Agree Design & Hazard review meeting strategy with Lead Contractor Design
    Approval Engineer (LCDAE) for design deliverables.
  • Proactively coordinate with the LCDAE to provide an approved design.
  • The role also requires supporting other work/design packages for EGL2 as
    required for cable interfaces.
  • Provide ad-hoc and independent assistance/assessment for escalated/complex
    technical items.
  • Participate in cable discipline team discussions.
  • Provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Lead as required and participate in regular meetings, both internally with EGL2
    and other consultants and stakeholders who may be involved.
  • Coordinate and ensure design interfaces with 400kV AC substation & 525kV
    HVDC converter station for end-to-end connection.
  • Provide weekly and monthly progress update to EGL2 engineering manager.
  • Review and accept ITP/Pre-qualification test/Type Test/QA documents.
  • Coordinate with cable contractor’s (HVDC (Prysmian) & HVAC (HEBAM (NKT to get documentation and achieve NG Type Registration & Client Transmission equipment approval.
  • Attend monthly progress meeting in Europe (Milan, Italy).
  • Use EGL2 document management system for project documentation.
  • PS- Meeting attendance by MS teams and in person as required

Requirements

  • National Grid Design Assurance Engineer (preferably Lead Design Assurance
    Engineer) authorisation (TP141).
  • 525kV HVDC and 400kV AC cable system design experience.
  • NG and Client projects design delivery experience.
  • Experience of pre-qualification testing, type testing and factory acceptance
  • Knowledge and understanding of National Grid standards, design handbook, and processes:
    – BP188/SR188 Design Management
    – SR106, SR183 Type Registration Equipment procedural requirements
    – TS 2.01 Substations
    – TS 3.05.16 Extruded cables for HVDC voltages up to 800kV
    – TS 3.05.07 Installation requirements for HV power cable systems
    – SCT36 Cable systems
    – NGET DH30 Capital design handbook – Overhead line, Cables and
    Substation – Design, Supply and Installation interfacing generic division of
    responsibilities
  • Knowledge and understanding of Client Transmission standards, technical approval, and processes:
    – SP-NET-CAB-500 Underground cable specification for transmission rated
    AC voltage
    – PR-NET-ENG-509 Technical approval process within Client Transmission
    – CDM 2015
    – ESQCR
    – CIGRE TB 852 Recommendations for testing DC extruded cable systems
    for power transmission at a rated voltage up to and including 800kV
    – Electra 189 Recommendations for tests of power transmission DC cables
    for a rated voltage up to 800kV
    – IEC 62067 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories
    for rated voltages above 150kV (Um=170kV) upto 500kV (Um=550kV) test
    methods and requirements
    – IEC 61914 Cable cleats for electrical installations
    – ENA TS 09-02 Specification for the supply, delivery and installation of
    power cables with operating voltages in the range 33kV to 400kV and associated auxiliary cables
    – ENA TS 12-24- Technical specification for plastic ducts for buried electric cables
    – ENA TS C 55 – Insulated sheath power cable systems

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