HV Cable Designer

Company: Matchtech
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Location: Perth
Job Description:

Overview

You will design HV and EHV cable systems for renewable energy projects, delivering technically robust solutions from feasibility to installation. You will work within a project team to ensure compliance with TP141 and industry standards while producing reports and drawings. The role combines design, analysis, and collaboration to advance critical energy infrastructure. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape high‑voltage networks underpinning a cleaner energy future.

Pay / Benefits

  • Permanent opportunity
  • renewables sector
  • professional development
  • technically challenging projects

Responsibilities

  • Perform HV and EHV cable design per TP141 and standards
  • Carry out cable sizing, thermal rating and ampacity calculations
  • Conduct bonding, earthing and induced voltage studies
  • Assess cable routes, trenching and installation methods
  • Utilize CYMCAP and ELEK for design work
  • Produce technical reports, design deliverables and documentation
  • Create cable design drawings in AutoCAD
  • Collaborate with engineering/project teams to deliver renewables projects

Key requirements

  • Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
  • Experience in HV/EHV cable design in energy/renewables
  • Strong capability in cable sizing, thermal rating and ampacity calculations
  • Knowledge of bonding, earthing and induced voltage studies
  • Understanding of routing, trench design and installation methodologies
  • Proficiency with CYMCAP, ELEK or similar software
  • Experience producing high-quality technical reports and deliverables
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and high attention to detail
  • collaboration
  • attention to detail
  • clear communication
  • CYMCAP
  • ELEK
  • AutoCAD

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Posted: October 1st, 2026