Principal Design Engineer – Underground Cables

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Omexom Job Description

Job Title:

Principal Design Engineer – Underground Cables

Reporting To:

Head of Design – Underground Cables

Business Unit:

Omexom Design

Location:

Glasgow / Sutton (London) / Manchester

Purpose of the Position:

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.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Including but not limited to:

  • 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.

    • Governance and Stakeholder Interfaces

    The Design Planner will maintain strong relationships and typically interface with:

  • Heads of Design

  • Design Managers

  • Lead Design Engineers

  • Client Representatives

  • Supplier Representatives

  • Operations Engineers and Site Teams

  • Technical Managers

  • Internal Design Teams

    • Person Specification

    The successful candidate will demonstrate high levels of technical competence, leadership, and a passion for delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They will be able to work independently whilst enjoying being part of a friendly, ambitious, and growing team.

    Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; a Master’s degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.

  • 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; familiarity with additional tools such as MATLAB is beneficial.

  • 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, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and confidently.

  • Membership of professional institutions (e.g. IET, CIGRÉ, IEEE) is highly desirable.

    • Desirable Criteria

  • 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.

    • Omexom Values

    In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:

  • Team Spirit & Generosity – Able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.

  • Trust and Empowerment – Enjoy managing responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

  • Integrity and Responsibility – Take ownership of duties and manage them effectively to ensure efficient, high-quality results.

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.

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    Location:
    Glasgow
    Job Type:
    FullTime