Transmission Line (Overhead line) Engineer

TN Germany; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking a proactive Line Engineer to join their Transmission & Distribution Technology team. This role involves designing overhead lines and collaborating on high-voltage projects globally. You will work in a dynamic international environment, contributing to engineering tasks while developing your expertise. The position offers opportunities for personal growth and a clear development plan based on a 70-20-10 learning philosophy. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic team players with a strong engineering background and a drive to excel in the field of overhead line design.

Leistungen

Good fringe benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Qualifikationen

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical or Civil Engineering required.
• Practical knowledge of CAD and 3D tools is essential.

Aufgaben

• Advise on structural and electrical design of overhead lines.
• Prepare specifications and collaborate on grid-related projects.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

CAD Tools

PLS-Cadd

English Communication

Ausbildung

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-Cadd

3D Modelling Tools

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Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a proactive Line Engineer who is eager to learn and has the ambition to become a design expert for overhead lines. In order to help our customers, located worldwide, secure and improve the affordability, sustainability and reliability of their Transmission & Distribution network. Our customer network includes, for example, TenneT, RWE, Vattenfall, CLP (Hong Kong) and SEC (Saudi Arabia).

You will be part of the Transmission & Distribution Technology (TDT) advisory team in Arnhem, the Netherlands.

The TDT team includes over 50 professionals and is continuously growing. The team is a mix of PhD, MSc and BSc levels with different backgrounds and various cultures. Together we deliver specialized and innovative consultancy services to our customers, which are mainly transmission and distribution system operators, power utilities and industries.

We are responsible, among other things, for drawing up designs and specifications for systems and constructions for high-voltage transmission and distribution, such as switching stations (substations), HVDC installations (interconnectors), high-voltage connections (towers or cables). During the implementation phase of projects, we regularly assume the role of “owner's engineer”, where we are responsible on behalf of the client for the quality control of the services and equipment provided by others.

Tasks And Responsibilities

You will be part of the Overhead Line (OHL) team in TDT. This expertise cluster focuses on the design of overhead lines as well as interface structures with substations, related to carrying out engineering, design tasks, and advice for high-voltage structures and/or substations for electrical transmission and distribution.

• Advice, modelling and operational work for the structural and electrical design and practical aspects of overhead lines
• Preparing specifications and tender documents
• Interdisciplinary collaboration on grid-related projects
• Writing (or contributing to) clear high-quality reports and commercial offers
• Discussions with customers on design, project realization, and progress
• Encouraging TDT consultants & engineers in 3B, BIM, and SE working methodology

This role offers a challenging and varied job in a dynamic and international environment, with a professional team and many opportunities for personal growth. The position is rewarded appropriately, including good fringe benefits.

Based on your experience, we will create a development plan for the coming years, utilizing our 70-20-10 philosophy: 70% learning on the job, 20% coaching, and 10% training.

Opportunities include growing into a (senior) consulting role, leading and executing projects, or developing as a senior technology expert recognized internationally in your field.

We seek an enthusiastic, result-oriented team player who actively contributes to our TDT team’s success.

You have:

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Practical knowledge of multiple CAD, 3D tools
• Solid expertise and/or motivation to maximize tools like PLS-Cadd and Tower
• Knowledge or interest in international standards and T&D equipment
• English skills, both oral and written (Dutch is a plus)
• Willingness to travel abroad (~10%)
• Responsibility for own tasks and ability to supervise juniors
• Curiosity, interest, engagement
• Open mindset and collaborative attitude
• Drive to develop into an overhead line expert