Senior HV Cable Consultant

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.

Egis has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D).

Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

We are looking to appoint dedicated person full time for 12 months (minimum) senior cable engineering consultant to lead and deliver cable engineering works on behalf of EGL2.

525kV HVDC cable

400kV HVAC cable

Summary of key activities:

• Lead Design Assurance Engineer (LDAE) for EGL2 cable works as defined in BP/SR188.
• Fulfil the role of LDAE role including design review, hazard review, attending design, hazard review meetings and assurance of design deliverable.
• Agree Design & Hazard review meeting strategy with Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) for design deliverables.
• Proactively coordinate with the LCDAE to provide an approved design.
• The role also requires supporting other work/design packages for EGL2 as required for cable interfaces.
• Provide ad-hoc and independent assistance/assessment for escalated/complex technical items.
• Participate in cable discipline team discussions
• Provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineers.
• Lead as required and participate in regular meetings, both internally with EGL2 and other consultants and stakeholders who may be involved.
• Coordinate and ensure design interfaces with 400kV AC substation & 525kV HVDC converter station for end-to-end connection.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress update to EGL2 engineering manager.
• Review and accept ITP/Pre-qualification test/Type Test/QA documents.
• Coordinate with cable contractor’s (HVDC (Prysmian) & HVAC (HEBAM (NKT)) to get documentation and achieve NG Type Registration & SSEN-T equipment approval.
• Attend monthly progress meeting in Europe (Milan, Italy).
• Use EGL2 document management system for project documentation.

Candidate shall have minimum of below qualification/experience:

• UK Industry standard D
• Design Assurance Engineer (preferably Lead Design Assurance Engineer) authorisation (TP141).
• 525kV HVDC and 400kV AC cable system design experience.
• NG and SSEN projects design delivery experience.
• Experience of pre-qualification testing, type testing and factory acceptance testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of UK industry standards, design handbook, and processes
• BP188/SR188 Design Management
• SR106, SR183 Type Registration Equipment procedural requirements
• TS 2.01 Substations
• TS 3.05.16 Extruded cables for HVDC voltages up to 800kV
• TS 3.05.07 Installation requirements for HV power cable systems
• SCT36 Cable systems
• NGET DH30 Capital design handbook – Overhead line, Cables and Substation – Design, Supply and Installation interfacing generic division of responsibilities/
• Knowledge and understanding of SSEN-T standards, technical approval, and processes.
• SP-NET-CAB-500 Underground cable specification for transmission rated AC voltage
• PR-NET-ENG-509 Technical approval process within SSEN Transmission
• CDM 2015
• ESQCR
• CIGRE TB 852 Recommendations for testing DC extruded cable systems for power transmission at a rated voltage up to and including 800kV
• Electra 189 Recommendations for tests of power transmission DC cables for a rated voltage up to 800kV
• IEC 62067 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 150kV (Um=170kV) upto 500kV (Um=550kV) test methods and requirements
• IEC 61914 Cable cleats for electrical installations
• ENA TS 09-02 Specification for the supply, delivery and installation of power cables with operating voltages in the range 33kV to 400kV and associated auxiliary cables
• ENA TS 12-24- Technical specification for plastic ducts for buried electric cables
• ENA TS C 55 - Insulated sheath power cable systems

Location

• Flexibility required towards a hybrid approach based on site and office deliverables. Attendance will be required at meetings both face to face and via Microsoft Teams. Monthly travel will be required to Milan. UK office to be confirmed but likely to be located in Scotland or Scottish border

Working Hours

• Full time Staff or Contingent Worker Contract options available.

Package

• Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus