Cable Systems Engineer – Ireland (Energy)

WSP
Belfast, Dublin
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Skills: ["Technical leadership","Communication","Collaboration","Subject matter expertise","Relationship building"]

Design, develop, and assess HVAC and HV cable systems for Ireland’s transmission, distribution, renewable, and interconnector projects. You’ll produce engineering deliverables and calculations, conduct thermal and cable rating studies (including CYMCAP), and ensure compliance with IEC and other standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through design reviews, audits, manufacturing support, installation, testing, and commissioning, while building long-term cable engineering capability in the region.

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Cable Systems Engineer – Ireland (Energy)

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Job Summary

Design, develop, and assess HVAC and HV cable systems for Ireland’s transmission, distribution, renewable, and interconnector projects. You’ll produce engineering deliverables and calculations, conduct thermal and cable rating studies (including CYMCAP), and ensure compliance with IEC and other standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through design reviews, audits, manufacturing support, installation, testing, and commissioning, while building long-term cable engineering capability in the region.
Location: Belfast, Dublin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and develop HV and EHV cable systems for power transmission and distribution projects, including cable selection, accessories, installation methodologies, and system architecture.
  • •Undertake cable system studies and technical assessments such as cable ratings, thermal analyses, and performance evaluation using tools such as CYMCAP.
  • •Produce engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, reports, and design documentation to support project delivery.
  • •Conduct route, site, and installation assessments, identifying technical, environmental, and constructability considerations while ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements.
  • •Support project delivery through technical collaboration and review of design modifications across manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning stages.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • •Proven experience designing, specifying, manufacturing, testing, and implementing HV and EHV cable systems, with HVAC experience and exposure to HVDC schemes considered advantageous.
  • •Strong understanding of cable system design, ampacity/rating studies, thermal assessments, and cable installation methodologies, including use of tools such as CYMCAP.
  • •Experience supporting major transmission and distribution projects, renewable energy developments, offshore wind connections, interconnectors, or other complex energy network schemes.
  • •Knowledge of relevant international standards and industry best practice, including IEC standards and CIGRE guidance, and experience supporting FAT/site testing and commissioning.
Experience:HV cable systemsHVDCHVACTransmission and distributionRenewable energyOffshore windInterconnectorsEnergy networks
Education:
Skills:Technical leadershipCommunicationCollaborationSubject matter expertiseRelationship building
Tech Stack:CYMCAPHVDCHVACIECCIGREIEEEEIIETNational Grid BP141

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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