Design Engineer - Overhead Lines

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Design Engineer to shape overhead power line systems. You'll work on high-impact projects that contribute to the UK's Net Zero goals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and hands-on experience with overhead lines up to 400kV. This position is remote with occasional travel to offices for meetings.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in overhead line engineering for systems up to 400kV.
• Experience in upgrading projects with HTLS conductors.
• Familiarity with technical concepts like galloping studies and EMF.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and shape overhead power line systems.
• Create detailed drawings and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys for data collection.
• Perform technical calculations for design verification.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards.
• Assist during construction with technical expertise.

Skills

Overhead line engineering

Technical calculations

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

Experience with High Temperature Low Sag conductors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

Job description

Job Title - Design Engineer

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

Salary 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and shape overhead power line systems, carefully selecting the right structures, conductors, and insulators for each project.
• 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.

Qualifications

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 like 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.

How to apply

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