Ferrovial

HV Cable Design Engineer

London Full time

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

  • Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
  • Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
  • Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
  • Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
  • Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
  • Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Position Summary

The HV Cable Engineer will lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, for all stages of the project: FEED, Tendering, Detailed design to project handover. This role requires an understanding of electrical engineering principles, industry and relevant codes & standards, and regulatory requirements, cable technology and safety regulations, and to ensure the reliable and safe operation of HV cable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and/or reviewing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
  • Provide technical support to the design team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design, such as civil, structural, supply chain, etc.
  • Perform and review technical calculations including cable size, spaceproofing, rating calculations, bonding schemes, TMF and EMF calculations, Sheath induced voltage calculations and other.
  • Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures
  • Assist with temporary works design schemes.
  • Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
  • Ensuring correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
  • Identify potential risks, recommend corrective actions and mitigation measures.

Qualifications

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Power Engineering.
  • Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
  • Previous experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.
  • Experience in HV cable design, installation, or maintenance.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Cable Tunnel projects.
  • Familiar with National Grid policies, procedures and technical standards.
  • Familiarity with relevant cutting-edge engineering software.

*Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

 

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a Protected Class), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

 

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