Senior Cable Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Cable Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning, design, installation, testing, and maintenance of power and/or telecommunications cable systems. This role involves leadership in project execution, technical guidance, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure cable infrastructure meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Position Overview: The Senior Cable Engineer oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of underground, overhead, or submarine cable systems ranging from high-voltage power transmission cables to fiber optic or communication cables. The role includes site evaluations, system design, technical analysis, material selection, supervision of installation activities, and ensuring long-term cable system reliability. As a senior-level position, the candidate is also expected to mentor junior engineers and coordinate with contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies. Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Design and Engineering

• Design cable routes and systems for power distribution, transmission, or data communications in accordance with client specifications and industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NEC, BS).
• Perform technical calculations for cable sizing, load analysis, voltage drop, thermal performance, and fault current capacity.
• Select appropriate cable types (XLPE, PILC, fiber optic, coaxial, etc.) and accessories (joints, terminations, trays, ducts, and supports).
• Create and review detailed engineering drawings, layout plans, and schematics using AutoCAD or relevant software.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM), cost estimates, and technical reports.

2. Project Execution and Supervision

• Lead or supervise on-site cable installation activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and engineering best practices.
• Conduct cable laying in trenches, ducts, trays, or aerial structures, including pulling, jointing, termination, and protection.
• Oversee testing procedures such as insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, sheath testing, OTDR (for fiber optics), and commissioning.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and IT teams to ensure project timelines and specifications are met.

3. Quality Control and Assurance

• Perform technical inspections of cable installations to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards.
• Approve or reject materials based on quality and specification criteria.
• Maintain proper documentation for inspections, approvals, as-built drawings, and test results.
• Support root cause analysis in the event of cable faults or system failures and recommend remedial actions.

4. Regulatory and Safety Compliance

• Ensure that all cable installations follow relevant local and international standards and health and safety regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work processes.
• Stay updated with evolving cable technologies, industry codes, and regulatory frameworks.

5. Team Leadership and Coordination

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, vendors, and third-party contractors.
• Conduct training sessions on cable system design, installation, and testing.