Cable Systems Engineer - Scotland (Energy)

WSP
Glasgow, Edinburgh
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Technical leadership","Relationship building"]

Design and develop HVAC and HV cable systems for power transmission and distribution projects across Scotland, including onshore/offshore transmission, interconnectors, and renewable energy schemes. Perform cable system studies, thermal and ampacity ratings, and route/site/installation assessments, producing specifications, calculations, and design documentation. Support manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning, ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety requirements, and provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

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Cable Systems Engineer - Scotland (Energy)

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Job Summary

Design and develop HVAC and HV cable systems for power transmission and distribution projects across Scotland, including onshore/offshore transmission, interconnectors, and renewable energy schemes. Perform cable system studies, thermal and ampacity ratings, and route/site/installation assessments, producing specifications, calculations, and design documentation. Support manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning, ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety requirements, and provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and develop HV/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 like CYMCAP.
  • •Produce high-quality engineering deliverables—calculations, specifications, reports, and design documentation—to support project delivery.
  • •Support HVAC/HVDC cable solutions for onshore, offshore, and interconnector projects, including route, site, and installation assessments.
  • •Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, manufacturers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects and support manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning, and design review activities.
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 in the design, specification, manufacture, testing, and implementation of HV/EHV cable systems across HVAC projects, with HVDC exposure considered advantageous.
  • •Strong technical understanding of cable system design, ampacity/rating studies, thermal assessments, and cable installation methodologies, including use of CYMCAP.
  • •Experience supporting major transmission and distribution infrastructure projects, renewable energy developments, offshore wind connections, interconnectors, or other complex energy network schemes.
  • •Ability to provide technical leadership and act as a subject-matter expert within multidisciplinary project teams, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience:EnergyTransmissionRenewable energyOffshore windHVACHVDC
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationTechnical leadershipRelationship building
Certifications:Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Tech Stack:CYMCAPHVACHVDCIECCIGREIEEEEIIET

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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