Principal HV Cable System Design Engineer
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Your impact
Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our Irish team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Cable System Engineer to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS sub‑stations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
You will lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, from the tendering stage through to project handover.
Responsibilities
Developing HV/EHV cabling system specifications, concept/detailed design, design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
Prepare plant and equipment technical specifications, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.
Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, sheath‑induced voltage calculations, and other.
Perform design reviews, verification of design.
Ensure all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation, and company procedures.
Assist with temporary works design schemes.
Maintain good working relations with client / designer / team, together with our supply chain.
Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.
Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
Extensive experience in a cable‑related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.
Able to manage and lead HV/EHV cable designs at all project stages.
Experienced user of CYMCAP to support cable system design.
Experience working at EHV transmission voltages.
Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems for both HVAC and HVDC systems.
Our values
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EEO statement
As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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