High voltage underground cable connections are critical infrastructure. Designing them well requires technical precision, the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to translate functional requirements into a cable design that can actually be built. If that is the kind of work you do well, this role is worth your attention.
Company Information
Our client is a leading organisation in the design, construction, and management of complex high voltage energy infrastructure. They work with network operators, energy generators, and major commercial clients including data centers and battery parks, helping them navigate the technical challenges that come with the energy transition. Their engineering teams are known for technically progressive solutions and a strong commitment to quality across every project they deliver.
Vacancy Information
As Cable Engineer, you will work on high voltage cable projects from route studies through to detailed underground cable connection designs. You will operate independently within multidisciplinary projects for network operators and large commercial clients, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining the technical quality of the design throughout.
You will serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, internal colleagues, and external parties on all cable engineering activities. This includes coordinating with municipalities, water boards, provinces, and cable and pipeline owners to ensure a well-supported cable route. You will support the Technical Manager across all project phases from basic design through to detailed and execution design, reporting to the Engineering Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing cable route studies and designing underground high voltage cable connections for HV substations and related infrastructure.
- Preparing or supervising the preparation of technical documentation including route drawings, work packages, execution drawings, and engineering calculations.
- Translating functional requirements and Systems Engineering documentation into practical and realisable cable designs.
- Performing and reviewing cable calculations covering electrical, thermal, mechanical, and short circuit calculations for HV cables as well as drilling, excavation, and cable pulling calculations.
- Monitoring the technical quality of designs, calculations, and drawings and verifying these against applicable standards, guidelines, and contractual requirements.
- Acting as the technical point of contact for clients, internal colleagues, and external parties for all cable engineering activities.
- Coordinating with municipalities, water boards, provinces, and cable and pipeline owners to establish and maintain a supported cable route.
- Contributing to knowledge sharing and process improvement within the engineering team.
What You Need
- Bachelor level education through formal qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience, with a completed degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with high voltage cables, route engineering, and relevant installation techniques.
- Knowledge of and experience with applicable standards including IEC and NEN as well as relevant regulations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to distinguish priorities from secondary matters and find effective, data-driven solutions.
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, and carry responsibility for tasks and projects within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to share technical information clearly across internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with Systems Engineering, verification and validation processes, and basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D are considered strong advantages.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
If you do not meet every requirement but have a solid background in high voltage cable engineering and a genuine interest in this field, we still encourage you to apply. The right combination of technical experience, motivation, and willingness to grow can make you a strong candidate.
Relocation
This position is based in the Netherlands and will require relocation. We understand that making an international move is a significant decision and we are here to make that process as straightforward as possible.
As part of your contract, FairPlay Engineering provides a Premium Relocation Package. This includes visa sponsorship, guidance before your move, and dedicated support from a relocation consultant throughout the process. You can find more information on the Relocating with us page on our website.
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We appreciate every application we receive. Because this is a specialised role, we will contact candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately not been selected for the next step.
FairPlay Engineering specialises in recruiting engineers for roles in the Netherlands. If this vacancy is not the right match for you, keep an eye on our vacancies page for future opportunities.
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