Lead OHL Design Engineer

Arup

England

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join our UK transmission and distribution team. Lead feasibility, routing and design activities for 33kV-400kV+ schemes, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality outputs.

You will work across major infrastructure projects, including the Great Grid Partnership, contributing to continuous improvement and digital design approaches while ensuring delivery to programme and

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering or equivalent.
  • Chartered engineer status or working towards within 12 months is preferred.
  • Experience in overhead line design for transmission and distribution projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead OHL design packages across voltage levels (33kV-400kV+).
  • Prepare and check feasibility studies, design reports, and technical documentation.
  • Produce drawings, models and digital design outputs using CAD and related tools.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders for integrated design.
  • Support project delivery to programme, budget and quality requirements.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

OHL design principles
PLS-CADD
Engineering leadership
Client engagement
Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering
Chartered status or working towards

Tools

CAD tools
PLS-CADD

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join our UK transmission and distribution team. Lead feasibility, routing and design activities for 33kV-400kV+ schemes, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality outputs.

You will work across major infrastructure projects, including the Great Grid Partnership, contributing to continuous improvement and digital design approaches while ensuring delivery to programme and

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