High Voltage Cable Engineer

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Design, specify, test, and oversee high-voltage AC/DC cable projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cable testing
  • feasibility study
  • spec development
  • installation review
  • bid review
  • design drawings

Tasks

-Reviewing cable test plans as well as witnessing and reviewing factory/site cable testing -Perform feasibility studies including preliminary cable design calculations -Participate in technical and industry trade organizations -Preparing cable specifications for the design, manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation of high voltage ac and dc underground and submarine cables -Reviewing cable installation plans and witnessing cable system installation activities -Participate in Business Development activities to grow Stantec’s cable business. -Reviewing and evaluating bid documents -Prepare preliminary cable installation design drawings

Requirements

  • electrical engineering
  • professional engineer
  • high voltage
  • submarine cable
  • cable monitoring
  • 37 years

What You Bring

-Experience in calculating cable ampacities and thermal effects on cable ratings/design -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer preferred -Knowledgeable on cable fault locating and repair operations -Knowledge of marine survey requirements for cable installation -Experience in the specification, design, manufacturing, testing and installation of high voltage AC and DC submarine and land cables -Minimum of 37 years of experience in the engineering of high voltage ac and dc power cables from 25 kV up to 600 kV. -Familiarity with international cable standards -Knowledge of submarine cable protection techniques -Familiar with cable monitoring systems such as DTS, DAS, RTTR -Knowledge of cable jointing (both factory and field) -Familiar with cable installation techniques for both land and submarine cable

The Company

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing

Environment