Overview

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In the role of Engineer working on Overhead Transmission Line projects, you will be responsible for supervising a team of design engineers specializing in Overhead Transmission Lines. This team will be working on a variety of projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical evaluations and problem-solving guidance to team members.
• Prepare written proposals outlining project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, objectives, and goals.
• Offer technical guidance throughout project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in Public Consultation events.
• Lead engineering and design activities related to overhead lines, including PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, designing criteria, sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor considerations, swing angles, damper system recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, conductor and insulator selection, etc.
• Conduct feasibility studies, assess conductor thermal ratings, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Undertake studies to identify the technically preferred solution/layout to present to the Client.
• Participate in industry working groups such as CIGRE and IEEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power Engineering.
• Prior experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
• Experience on upgrading projects such as High Temperature Low Sag conductors.
• Desirable – PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER.
• Knowledge of galloping studies, EMF and Field Effects Calculation, Wake effect, AC Interference for gas pipelines is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as projects dictate.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in offices across the UK).
• Inclusive and Belonging culture with support for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Health & wellbeing programs, Thrive programme, and access to a Virtual GP service; workplace adjustments and Gymflex membership support available.
• Flexible working options including part-time arrangements, additional leave purchase, and usable bank holiday entitlement.
• Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support.
• Commitment to equality and disability inclusion; we interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request.

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