Overhead Line Design Engineers

LSTC (L.S. Transmission Consultancy, Ltd.); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineer to develop and deliver solutions for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, relevant software skills, and at least 2 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, preparing documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-graduate industry experience.
• Aspirations for membership in relevant professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineering solutions for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Projects.
• Prepare and check Design Intent Documents and Analysis reports.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and liaise with construction teams.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS CADD

PLS Tower

SAPS

Job description

To be part of a project team responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Projects (33 kV and above). This will include but not limited to Structure Foundations, Conductors and Conductor Systems, Structural Design both concept and detailed design.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Responsible for the development of preliminary and detailed design and delivery of projects by leading the technical aspects of overhead lines and all other associated equipment including Foundation, Conductors, Conductor Systems, Structural Design, both concept and detailed design.
• Preparation, checking and submission of Design Intent Documents, Design Criteria Reports, Design phase and Overhead Line Analysis reports, provide necessary calculations and /or reports to justify design results.
• Work alongside and support Lead Engineers and Principal Designers.
• Keep abreast of all legislation, particularly Health and Safety and CDM.
• Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.
• Ensure Overhead Line designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, polices and operational requirements.
• In addition to the design of Overhead Line schemes, you will also be expected to review method statement and risk assessments, liaise with construction and site management to make sure designs are properly implemented at every stage of the project and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Liaise across regional offices and teams to provide end-to-end integrated solutions.
• Support Section Heads in the development of policy or procedural documents or other QA document management systems related to reflect the requirements of LSTC and clients.
• Carry out reasonable duties as directed by Line Manager or Nominated Director
• Main activities take place in an office environment.
• From time to time, you may be required to attend site visits where you will be required to adhere to LSTC health and safety policy, and procedures.

Qualifications and experience:

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related engineering discipline, such as Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. A-level or equivalent in Maths.
• Aspirations for or working towards membership of a relevant professional body, such as MICE, MIStructE, MIET.

Experience

• Ideally, competent in the use of industry software such as PLS CADD, PLS Tower, SAPS or other similar packages. Working knowledge of relevant national and industry standards such as BS EN 50341, the ENATS suite and client specific. Typically, 2 years minimum post-graduate industry experience.

Key Attributes

• A team player with excellent communication skills both within peer group and with external clients or interested parties.
• Intuitive and able to solve problems whilst applying reason, logic and pragmatism.
• Able to contribute to the ideas of others to help deliver technical schemes that are safe, buildable and cost-effective.

Welcome to the new home of LSTC Group - an incorporation of Earthing Risk Management Ltd (ERM) and LS Transmission Consultancy Ltd.