OHL Design Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled engineers specializing in Overhead Lines to join their dynamic team in the Energy & Resources sector. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead OHL projects, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality results. You will develop design criteria, select conductors, and oversee crucial design documents while fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Transmission & Distribution, experience with PLS-CADD, and a passion for innovation. If you're ready to tackle engineering challenges and contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Overhead Line Design Engineer or similar roles.
• Strong background in Transmission & Distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead OHL projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Develop design criteria and create essential OHL design documents.

Skills

Overhead Line Design

Project Management

Design Consultancy

Team Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Are you a skilled engineer specialising in Transmission Lines or Overhead Lines (OHL) with a keen interest in advancing your career within the dynamic Energy & Resources sector?

My client is keen to build their team with Engineer level through to Principal level OHL specialists.

If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you to take on substantial responsibilities in delivering OHL projects within my client’s Transmission & Distribution division. This position offers flexibility, with locations available in Birmingham, Derby, Glasgow, London, or Manchester, aligning with my client’s commitment to hybrid work arrangements.

As a vital member of my client’s team, you’ll lead OHL projects and oversee their deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your role will encompass diverse tasks, including:

1. Developing design criteria
2. Selecting conductors and structures
3. Coordinating insulation
4. Evaluating lightning performance
5. Spearheading the creation of essential OHL design documents, such as line schedules, plan/profile drawings, staking tables, and specialised crossings

Facilitating support and mentorship for your colleagues is integral to this role, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute effectively to project success.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as an Overhead Line Design Engineer, Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer, or Overhead Line Project Engineer, preferably within Transmission and Distribution projects. Exposure to Design Consultancy, Design/Build Contracting, or Asset Ownership is advantageous, along with proficiency in using PLS-CADD for OHL designs and modifications.

A strong grasp of complementary Transmission & Distribution disciplines, such as HV Plant design, HV Cable design, or T&D Civil design, will be highly beneficial. My client values candidates with a broad background in engineering, specialising in OHL.

Key qualifications we find valuable include a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience. Previous involvement in the power industry within an OHL design capacity, coupled with CEng or IEng registration or working towards it, is preferred. Experience in developing OHL deliverables and managing OHL projects across multiple assignments is highly desirable.

Above all, my client seeks a collaborative team player with a passion for innovation and client service, ready to tackle diverse engineering challenges as my client’s team continues to expand in the sector.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.