Principal Electrical Engineer Cable Systems

Business Unit

Part of Xodus Group Evolv Energies is at the forefront of major international projects where we bring a unique integrated perspective and specialist engineering expertise to support offshore developers investors and the wider construction and installation supply chain through Concept Pre-FEED FEED and Detailed Design and also across Construction and Installation activities.

Role

Our Principal Electrical Engineer Cable Systems will have the ability to work on a variety of project scopes including offshore wind (fixed and floating) and subsea cables (transmission and distribution) projects. You will provide technical expertise and support in the definition and delivery of Electrical Engineering and Cable Systems requirements (including tendering) to support both our engineering and construction services projects.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities include:

• Lead electrical engineering delivery for HVAC and HVDC cable systems across through Concept Pre-FEED FEED and Detailed Design
• Undertake handson engineering including cable sizing rating studies thermal modelling losses bonding and earthing design.
• Define and manage interfaces with offshore substations HVDC converters grid connections and installation engineering teams.
• Support concept selection including HVAC vs HVDC optioneering and earlystage technical assessments.
• Provide technical input to installation methodologies and cable protection strategies (burial rock placement CPS selection).
• Participate in offshore and onshore assignments including installation support FAT/SAT witnessing and technical oversight during construction and commissioning.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks ensuring constructability operability and compliance with IEC CIGRÉ DNV and other standards.
• Work effectively across multiple concurrent projects to deliver highquality engineering outputs.
• Collaborate proactively with multidiscipline engineering and project delivery teams and contribute to technical assurance and knowledge sharing.

Role Requirements include:

• A handson engineer with a cando attitude and willingness to work with teams at all levels.
• Degreequalified (Chartered Engineer (CEng)) in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience (typically 12 years) in highvoltage cable systems including HVAC and HVDC.
• Demonstrable expertise in offshore wind subsea cables transmission and interconnector projects with strong understanding of electrical design and power system performance requirements.
• Proven experience working with cable OEMs installers TSOs/DNOs and major project stakeholders.
• Strong capability in producing and reviewing detailed engineering deliverables across Concept PreFEED FEED Detailed Design and Construction/Installation phases.
• Effective communicator able to influence key stakeholders within and outside the organisation.
• Interest in developing internal and external relationships participating in industry working groups and contributing to professional bodies

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible & Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cash Plan benefits
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Xodus Group & Evolv Energies

At Xodus we are a global energy consultancy powered by the expertise and experience of our unique and diverse people.

Part of Xodus Group Evolv Energies deliver Concept Pre-FEED FEED and Detailed Design services and also Construction and Installation engineering services predominately in relation to energy transition offshore wind interconnectors and subsea cable projects and associated infrastructure.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Xodus Group is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture whereby everyone has a strong sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. We believe diversity drives innovation and we continually work to grow our network of people to give us the chance to be the best company that we can.

We promote the freedom to work flexibly by empowering people with the autonomy to choose where and when to work and providing them with the technology to be connected to colleagues.

Our Commitment to Wellbeing

Xodus Group is committed to providing a healthy working environment and strives to continuously improve the quality of working life of our employees their families and others who work closing with us. We do this through the integration of wellbeing throughout all business activities to create a working environment and culture that is compatible to the wellbeing of all our colleagues.

The closing date for this role is 20th February 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!

Required Experience:

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