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Jacobs Principal Cable Engineer m/f/d 
Germany, Bavaria 
612485438

21.12.2024
Dein Aufgabengebiet

As part of our diverse team, you’ll be providing a range of services throughout the design process on all elements of HV cable systems (mostly from 132kV up to 500kV). This includes feasibility design through to the preparation of technical specifications, production of detailed construction drawings and design compliance checks for our major energy clients.

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Das bringst Du mit

• 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 projects stages.

• Experienced user of CYMCAP to support cable system design

• Experience of working at EHV transmission voltages

• Experience in the design of HV and EHV cable systems, for both HVAC and HVDC systems.

• Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and 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 specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports

• 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.

• Support factory inspections Test (FAT)

• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, Sheath induced voltage calculations and other.

• Perform design reviews, verification of design

• Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures

• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.

• Assist with temporary works design schemes.

• Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.

• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.

• 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.

• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.

• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality

Here’s What We Offer:

• Permanent position in sustainable, future-oriented projects

• Flexible working hours

• Discounted access to gym & fitness studios

• Job bike leasing

• Capital-forming benefits and company pension allowance

• Individual career development opportunities in Germany and internationally

• Diverse employee networks