Lead/Principal Engineer - HV Technology and Power Cables

The position of Lead/Principal Engineer (HV Technology & Power Cables) at JDR Cable Systems (JDR) commands substantial technical authority and you will be the technical lead engineer for JDR HV technology/power cables focusing on static renewable energy applications. This role encompasses the research, development, testing, design, manufacturing support, field installation and warranty support of power cable products and their associated hardware. This role provides specialist electrical engineering expertise and will provide critical support regarding high voltage testing protocols and any associated electrical safety management and may be appointed within the HV authorisation structure to undertake relevant duties.

This role demands in-depth expertise in engineering design and analysis spanning across all REC product lines with a particular focus on static power cable product lines advancement. The scope of technical involvement shall include working closely and support the other Lead/Principal Engineers to improve all of JDR’s cable designs and their associated HV technologies, with a focus on JDR’s cable thermal rating strategy and methodology. Additional activities include but are not limited to the development of designs and test methods, updating and the creation of suitable design tools/rules and their implementation within JDR.

This role may have line management and day-to-day responsibility and accountability for (Senior) R&D Engineer(s), and Cable Rating Specialist, including Graduate Engineers as appropriate. Therefore, this role is responsible for the development of the technical competence of the team and ensuring technical compliance with regard to any requirements of the customer’s contract and/or customer specifications.

It is anticipated that you will be required to be heavily involved in the specification, implementation and reporting of testing in relation to Static Power Cable research, development and qualification activities and will require UK and/or overseas travel to clients, test houses and conferences.

You will collaborate closely with multiple teams including Sales, Tendering, Development, Projects, Design, Operations and Service. Furthermore, there may be a need to represent JDR in client interface meetings both domestically and internationally.  Strategic priorities and objectives will be assigned by the Chief Engineer (Power Cables).

An aspiration to become a Principal Engineer in the related product group is a must and if successful, be committed to a robust development plan to reach this level in a reasonable timeframe.

We operate a hybrid working approach where you will be required to work a minimum of three days a week in the office and the other two days a week from home if you wish.