Design Engineer - OHL Omexom Design · England

Omexom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom Design in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Engineer (DE) for Overhead Transmission Line projects. You will provide technical leadership and ensure designs meet safety, compliance, and performance requirements using PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER.

You will manage design activities, coordinate with design managers and planners, deliver on time and within budget, and mentor junior engineers while promoting new technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering; MSc/MEng advantageous.
• 2+ years of experience in OHL design.
• CEng status or working towards chartership with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER; AutoCAD and MS Project knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional institution membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design activities on assigned OHL projects, ensuring safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the design process and maintain engagement to ensure effective delivery.
• Provide weekly inputs to planners and own the agreed programme.
• Oversee OHL design packages from concept through detailed design.
• Provide technical support to related teams as requested.
• Promote continuous improvement and adopt new design technologies.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Master degree (MSc/MEng) advantageous

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer (DE) - OHL

Reporting to: Head of Design

Business Unit: Omexom Design

Location: United Kingdom

Purpose of the Position:

To provide technical leadership and design expertise for Overhead Transmission Line projects, utilising specialist knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER software. This role combines in-depth engineering expertise with strategic oversight to ensure successful project delivery. The Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering design projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Including but not limited to:

• Undertake design activities on assigned OHL projects, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Manage the design process for assigned projects: maintaining regular engagement to ensure effective delivery.
• Project Controls: Maintain the change register, Early Warning (EW) register, manage Compensation Events (CEs), and monitor Project Management Instructions (PMIs). On some schemes, the SDE will work alongside an appointed Design Manager, focusing primarily on technical delivery and providing updates as required.
• Provide weekly inputs to planners and take ownership of the agreed programme.
• Oversee OHL design packages, ensuring technical excellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.
• Provide technical support to other teams (Substations and Underground Cables) as requested.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
• Undertake detailed analyses using PLS-TOWER and PLS-CADD software.
• Conduct technical reviews of subcontractor deliverables related to OHL design.
• Supervise all relevant OHL design deliverables within a reasonable period from joining; relevant training will be provided by Senior Design Engineers and the Head of Design.
• Be involved with peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain a high standard of engineering output.
• Provide input for HAZID and HACON meetings.
• Support the development of junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best-practice design techniques.
• Promote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the OHL design discipline.
• Participate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through organisations such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE.
• Promote Omexom within the industry to assist in developing the business and attracting like-minded individuals who share our values to join our expanding team.
• Occasional travel within the UK will be required (approximately one trip every eight weeks).

Governance and Stakeholder Interfaces

The Design Engineer will maintain strong relationships and typically interface with:

• Heads of Design (OHL, Underground Cables and Substations)
• Design Managers
• Senior Design Engineers
• Client representatives
• Supplier representatives
• Operations Engineers and Site teams
• Technical Managers
• Internal Design Teams

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate technical competence, leadership, and a passion for delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They will be able to work independently whilst enjoy being part of a friendly, ambitious and growing team.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or a related discipline; a Master Degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.
• 2+ years of experience in OHL Design.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience in OHL design elements.
• Proficiency in PLS CADD and PLS TOWER. Knowledge on AUTOCAD and MS Project would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake complex engineering calculations, simulations, and system assessments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Membership of professional institutions (e.g. IET, CIGRÉ, IEEE) is highly desirable.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments within the energy transmission or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working in National Grid (NG) and Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) projects.
• Knowledge of relevant UK standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to challenge and improve existing practices through a proactive, innovation-driven mindset.

Values

In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.