Graduate HV Overhead Line Engineer (UK, Hybrid)

Mott MacDonald; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual salary reviews

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Bonus schemes

Job summary

Join our Transmission & Distribution team at Mott MacDonald as a Graduate Overhead Line Engineer to help deliver resilient electricity networks in the UK and abroad. You’ll work with experienced engineers to develop safe, cost-effective solutions for major HV projects.

As a graduate, you’ll learn across the project lifecycle, supported by Accelerating your Future and a hybrid working policy. We expect a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (or anticipated 2025) and <12 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Curious and motivated graduate with a strong interest in power systems.
• Demonstrates initiative, independence and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written communication and attention to detail with structured thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of high-voltage overhead lines in line with international standards and client requirements.
• Develop and maintain design standards, procedures and documentation for quality, consistency and compliance.
• Perform studies on line and foundation design, sag–tension, plan-and-profile, conductor selection, lattice towers and pole design.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, schedules and bills of quantities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess project requirements and deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Contribute innovative, cost-effective designs that meet client objectives while ensuring safety and sustainability.
• Utilize PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE to model and optimise transmission/distribution designs.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

Job description

Join our Transmission & Distribution team at Mott MacDonald as a Graduate Overhead Line Engineer to help deliver resilient electricity networks in the UK and abroad. You’ll work with experienced engineers to develop safe, cost-effective solutions for major HV projects.

As a graduate, you’ll learn across the project lifecycle, supported by Accelerating your Future and a hybrid working policy. We expect a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (or anticipated 2025) and <12 months of relevant experience.