Design Engineer - Overhead Lines

Matchtech; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Design Engineer to shape overhead power line systems. This remote role requires expertise in overhead line engineering, technical calculations, and experience with CAD tools. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree and are expected to visit offices occasionally. Join a talented team and contribute to major projects that impact the UK's energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in overhead line engineering, particularly with systems up to 400kV.
• Familiarity with High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductors.
• Understanding of advanced concepts like EMF, field effects, and wake effects.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead power line systems and prepare detailed drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments for design accuracy.
• Perform calculations to ensure line safety and performance.
• Review design changes and provide expertise during construction.

Skills

Overhead line engineering expertise

Technical calculation skills

Experience with AutoCAD

Site survey experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title - Design Engineer

Location - Remote, with occasional travel to WSP offices for meetings

Salary - £45 000 - 60 000 per annum, depending on experience

Work Opportunity - Permanent

Introduction

As an Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer at WSP, you'll play a hands‑on role in shaping the UK's journey to Net Zero. Joining a talented, multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver the power transmission infrastructure that keeps the nation running and the future sustainable.

With more than 300km of OHL projects in the pipeline, it's a chance to work on major, high‑impact projects while growing your expertise and making a real difference to the UK's energy landscape.

What will I be doing?

In this role, you'll design and shape overhead power line systems, carefully selecting the right structures, conductors, and insulators for each project. Some of your typical activities will include:

• Bringing designs to life with detailed drawings, specifications, and documentation using tools like AutoCAD and PLS‑CADD.
• Getting hands‑on with site surveys and assessments, gathering the data that drives smart, accurate design decisions.
• Carrying out precise technical calculations and analysis to guarantee the strength, safety, and performance of every line.
• Making sure that every design meets industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental best practices.
• Reviewing and refining design changes while providing technical expertise throughout the construction phase.

What do I need to succeed?

You're an experienced engineer, with either a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field such as Electrical or Power Engineering. Alongside this, you'll have:

• Hands‑on experience in overhead line engineering, working with systems up to 400kV.
• Experience in upgrading projects, including the use of High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductors.
• Familiarity with advanced technical concepts such as galloping studies, EMF and field effects, wake effects, and AC interference for gas pipelines is a definite plus!
• Flexible and ready to travel as project demands require.

What's my next step?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - please click the apply button and we'll be in touch shortly to discuss next steps.