Offshore Cable Project / Mechanical Engineer (Energy)

Offshore Cable Project / Mechanical Engineer (Energy)

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

With a team of over 480 engineers and advisors supporting UK and global energy generation and infrastructure projects. WSP is a leader in supporting energy infrastructure, DCO, Grid connections and interconnector projects.

A Little More About Your Role

As an Offshore Cable Project / Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to provide day‑to‑day expertise to the Offshore Cables Engineering team on offshore cable design including hardware design activities, making key technical decisions to support the project based on your experience. The role is client facing therefore, a strong ability to communicate effectively and accordingly is required. The role will support the Project Managers and Lead Offshore Engineer with project deliverables specific to the HVAC / HVDC Offshore Cable elements.

Your Responsibilities Would Include

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• Conduct detailed design engineering for new projects, collaborating with other departments to ensure understanding of all customer/project requirements and to support the Proposals, Purchasing, Project Management, Quality and Production teams.
  
• Support cable engineering, hardware specifications for inter‑array / export cables and project engineering support.
  
• Provide progress updating of Engineering Deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, including monthly reporting both internally and externally.
  
• Train, guide and transfer knowledge to junior team members.
  
• Review client specifications and vendor documentation as required.
  
• Travel to client offices or sites and engage with vendors when necessary.
  

General Deliverables

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• Electrical & mechanical designs, calculations, specification and report writing for HVAC and HVDC cables in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
  
• Pull‑In Calculations.
  
• Windfarm layout designs / drawings.
  
• General arrangement drawings, scope of supply drawings, decommissioning procedures.
  
• Cable accessories and specifications generation and review of vendor‑supplied documentation.
  
• Cable protection system specification generation in support of procurement activities.
  
• Installation, operation and maintenance procedure or guideline generation.
  
• Technical documentation to support client procurement processes.
  
• Cable route engineering including layout design, burial assessments and risk assessments.
  
• Proposal scopes of work, coordination and delivery.
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

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• Understanding of HVAC inter‑array cable and export cable design for 66kV – 132kV HVAC cables, including cable design basis, reports and current rating calculations.
  
• Experience designing HVDC interconnectors up to 525kV, including cable design basis and current rating calculations.
  
• Knowledge of cable manufacturing, electrical cores, sheath, armour and outer layers.
  
• Capability to perform electrical and mechanical cable rating studies, pull‑in tension calculations and installation support.
  
• Strong coordination and cross‑departmental interfacing skills with external vendors and clients.
  
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD; other cable analysis software is a plus.
  

We Encourage Applications From**

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Work‑Life Balance

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing. The Thrive programme provides access to a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support.

Your Development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership.

Benefits

Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and “WSP My Hour” allowing one hour each day for personal activities.

Apply Today

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Apply today and see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.