Cable Design Engineer

  • Rubicon Consulting
  • Nov 25, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Cable Design Engineer on a Permanent Basis, based in North West.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Principal High Voltage Cable Design Engineer to lead the HV cable design team and drive technical innovation across our projects.

The Principal / Lead Engineer will be responsible for

Leading the HV cable engineering discipline across multiple projects.

Providing strategic technical direction and oversight.

Ensuring the highest quality of design output and technical documentation.

Supporting business development through technical leadership in bids and tenders.

Mentoring and developing senior and junior engineers.

You will oversee complex engineering tasks including:

Cable rating and thermal analysis (IEC60287)

Induced voltage and EMF calculations

Thermo-mechanical and short circuit force calculations

Cable pulling tension and feasibility studies

Approve bonding/line diagrams, material specifications, and route layouts.

Chair design reviews, HAZID, and hazard assessments.

Ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards (IEC, CIGRE).

Manage internal and external engineering teams and ensure project delivery within scope, time, and budget

Act as the primary technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in HV cable design practices.

Support the development of internal standards and quality assurance processes.

Requirements

BEng/Bsc/Msc in Electrical & Electronical Engineering, Power systems or related field or equivalent qualifications and experience

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!