Published 2025-11-01. Modified 2025-11-11.
Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy | Expression of Interest
Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for exciting new challenges? Enter our talent pool for future opportunities. The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology. We are open to speaking with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers for future opportunities, ideally at Principal/Senior Engineer levels within our Energy Team. This team works on a wide variety of projects across technical disciplines with clients across the country, including HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes. The role is to work as part of the Cable team on electrical substation design, major renewables, HVDC interconnectors, offshore grids, FEED design, etc. You will be working closely with other disciplines and supporting/leading. Ideally you will have experience working with key T&D clients in the UK. You will be joining a growing and collaborative team, developing innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the U. K. energy transition.
For more information on our Energy sector teams, see: Stantec Energy Transition - UK
About You
You are a proactive individual with knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. You will have the capability to coach and work within the wider energy team.
Ideally you will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution, and professional registration as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council; ICE registration is preferred. You will also have experience as a civil substation engineer, with broader awareness of other typical HV civil engineering projects.
Ideally you will also have the following:
You will have experience in the design (concept, FEED, and detail design) of transmission & distribution systems – for utility companies based on international standards.
Ability to carry out inter-disciplinary coordination and work effectively with leads to resolve design issues.
Application of broad practical knowledge to cable design & installation – cable routing layouts, trench & trenchless section layouts, cable bonding & phasing, cable pulling, termination and jointing arrangements.
Hands on experience/working knowledge of CYMCAP software and perform cable sizing calculations based on international standards.
Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
Proficiency in MS Outlook, and MS Office (Excel, Word and Power Point).
Proficiency in Auto CAD or Micro Station.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. For more information on Stantec UK Inclusion & Diversity, please go to: Inclusion & Diversity (stantec.com).
Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
