Overview

Principal Electrical Engineer (HV Cable Design) opportunity with Mott MacDonald in Croydon, UK.

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We are a proudly employee-owned business focused on an inclusive environment where people are empowered to be brilliant.

About The Business Unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks in Ireland. We provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle, supporting the energy transition globally.

About The Role

Mott MacDonald has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer (HV Cable Design) to join our expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. The successful candidate will work on a range of diverse, industry-leading projects to develop innovative solutions for power transmission grid systems and client transmission and distribution installations, ensuring security of electricity supply and integration of renewable energy sources.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with major utilities and large global customers in a rapidly changing energy sector.

What You’ll Be Doing – Key Responsibilities

• HVAC/HVDC Cable System Design: from conceptualization to implementation for Onshore and Offshore projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HV cables into substations, converter stations, and grid networks.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost analyses for transmission cable system projects.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED): deliver innovative solutions for cable systems integration into major infrastructural development projects.
• Consenting Stage Cable System design: lead interface with civil and environmental teams to plan transmission cable delivery in line with consenting requirements.
• Tender Stage Design/Detail Design for transmission cable systems, from concept to construction detail.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transmission cable-related issues during installation and operation/maintenance phases.
• Stay abreast of advancements in HV cable materials, insulation, and transmission technologies.

Essential – Candidate Specification

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experienced transmission cable systems engineer
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex engineering problems related to transmission power cable systems
• Willingness to engage with new challenges and ability to work confidently on tasks with prior experience
• Good written communication skills, including report writing

Excellent communication and people skills.

Desirable

• Experience in design of both onshore and offshore transmission cable systems
• Experience in design of HV cable transmission systems for UK and Ireland utilities
• Experience in design of HVAC and HVDC transmission cable systems
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Beneficial

• Experience in offshore substation design (conceptual phase)
• Irish project experience

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker.

Working Arrangements

Agile working with a hybrid policy to support flexibility and wellbeing.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We promote fair employment procedures and equal opportunities for all, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need accommodation to apply or interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellbeing program, and flexible benefits including family extensions.
• Financial wellbeing: pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
• Lifestyle: generous holiday allowance, saving schemes, discounts, and dependent care benefits.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: maternity, adoption, paternity/partner leave, and shared parental leave.
• Learning and development: professional subscriptions, mentoring, training, and development options.
• Networks and communities: active employee networks and social impact programs.

Location, Contract & Discipline

Location: Croydon, GB. Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Discipline: Electrical. Job Ref: 11599.

Recruiter Contact: Abhijeet Barpanda