OHL Design Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering seeks skilled Overhead Line (OHL) specialists for various locations in the UK. Candidates should have experience in OHL design or management within Transmission and Distribution projects, along with a degree in relevant engineering fields. The role emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and offers hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in OHL design, preferably in Transmission and Distribution projects.
• Broad engineering background with a focus on OHL.
• Preferred CEng or IEng registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead OHL projects and oversee their deliverables.
• Develop OHL design documents and perform compliance checks.
• Mentor colleagues and foster collaboration in project execution.

Skills

OHL design using PLS-CADD

Project management

Collaboration and mentorship

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 are 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead OHL projects and oversee their deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Develop design criteria, select conductors and structures, coordinate insulation, and evaluate lightning performance.
• Spearhead the creation of essential OHL design documents, such as line schedules, plan/profile drawings, staking tables, and specialised crossings.
• Facilitate support and mentorship for colleagues to foster a collaborative environment contributing to project success.

Qualifications and experience

• 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.
• Proficiency in using PLS-CADD for OHL designs and modifications.
• Strong grasp of complementary Transmission & Distribution disciplines (e.g., HV Plant design, HV Cable design, or T&D Civil design).
• Broad engineering background with specialization in OHL.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous involvement in the power industry within an OHL design capacity, with preferred CEng or IEng registration or working towards it.
• Experience in developing OHL deliverables and managing OHL projects across multiple assignments.

Values and how you fit

Collaborative team player with a passion for innovation and client service, ready to tackle diverse engineering challenges as the team expands 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.