LJ Recruitment
HV Cable Design Engineer
HV Cable Design Engineer at LJ Recruitment, based in Perth, Scotland, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Perth, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
About 18% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 57543821
About the role
Take your HV/EHV engineering career to the next level!
Are you an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team, working on exciting high-voltage and extra-high-voltage infrastructure projects.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work on challenging engineering projects and play a key role in delivering high-quality cable design solutions.
Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering HV and EHV cable design solutions from initial site surveys through to detailed design and technical documentation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking HV/EHV cable route walkover surveys and identifying potential route constraints.
- Producing detailed HV and EHV cable designs.
- Carrying out cable sizing, thermal rating and ampacity calculations.
- Undertaking cable bonding, earthing and induced voltage studies.
- Producing cable route drawings, engineering reports and technical documentation.
- Using specialist cable design software to support engineering calculations.
- Producing accurate engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
- Working collaboratively with the wider engineering team to deliver successful projects.
What We're Looking For
- A Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 3-4 years' experience in HV/EHV cable design.
- Strong knowledge of cable sizing, thermal ratings, ampacity calculations, bonding and earthing.
- Experience undertaking cable route surveys and identifying practical installation routes.
- Proficiency in specialist software such as CYMCAP, ELEK or Cableizer.
- Strong AutoCAD skills and experience producing engineering drawings.
- Excellent technical report-writing and documentation skills.
- The right to live and work in the UK.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position. Hybrid working (2 days per week WFH)
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Exposure to challenging HV/EHV infrastructure projects.
- The opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a growing engineering team.
If you're an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to work on exciting infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Reference: 57543821 · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 21 Dec 2026 · Listed via LJ Recruitment
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