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HV Transmission Cable Engineer
HV Transmission Cable Engineer-January 2024
Calgary
Jan 20, 2026
About HV Transmission Cable Engineer

  Your Impact:

  Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology are, in particular, increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large-scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen or large interconnectors.

  As an HV Transmission Cable Engineer, you will closely work with regional and global transmission and cable experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

  The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of cable engineering design and installation, with emphasis on high voltage applications (69kV and above), through past experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Prior knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to cable systems is preferred. Knowledge of the offshore wind market will also be seen favorably.

  Responsibilities include:

  Develop 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.

  Ensure 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.

  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 program 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 specifications, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.

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  Here’s what you’ll need :

  Here's What You'll Need:

  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is preferred.

  Minimum 8 years of direct experience with underground and/or subsea cable design and installation.

  Ability to work with cable design software such as CYMCAP.

  Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.

  Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results.

  Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

  Experience with major global cable OEMs.

  Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

  Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  Experience with HVDC and/or subsea cable technologies

  Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License

  Active/ongoing involvement in power cable related working groups and standards committees such as ICC or CIGRE

  At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

  Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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