Senior HVDC Cable Engineer

Senior HVDC Cable Engineer required for a major Distribution Network Operator based in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Assurance Engineer (LDAE) for EGL2 cable works as defined in
  National Grid 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 & Client Transmission equipment approval.
• Attend monthly progress meeting in Europe (Milan, Italy).
• Use EGL2 document management system for project documentation.
• PS- Meeting attendance by MS teams and in person as required

Requirements

• National Grid Design Assurance Engineer (preferably Lead Design Assurance
  Engineer) authorisation (TP141).
• 525kV HVDC and 400kV AC cable system design experience.
• NG and Client projects design delivery experience.
• Experience of pre-qualification testing, type testing and factory acceptance
• Knowledge and understanding of National Grid 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 Client Transmission 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 Client 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