OHL Engineer

Arm; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is looking for an Overhead Line Engineer in London to design and deliver new power transmission infrastructure. The role involves working on significant projects, performing technical calculations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in overhead line design. The company promotes flexible hybrid working and prioritizes professional growth and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Work-life balance options

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Power, or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Prior experience in overhead line design up to 400kV.
• Experience with OHL upgrade projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead power line systems including structures and conductors.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and assess designs.

Skills

Overhead line design

Technical calculations

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical, Power or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world truly needs?

Join a global engineering consultancy that's shaping the future of energy infrastructure and contributing to the UK's journey to Net Zero. You'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, work on landmark projects, and have access to cutting‑edge tools and resources that enable you to do your best work.

The Role

As an Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the next generation of power transmission infrastructure. With major projects already underway and an exciting pipeline ahead, this is a fantastic opportunity to help design and deliver over 300km of new OHL systems across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design overhead power line systems, including the selection of structures, conductors, and insulators.

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using tools such as AutoCAD and PLS-CADD.

• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions.

• Perform technical calculations to ensure the structural integrity and electrical performance of overhead lines.

• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.

• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated project outcomes.

• Review and approve design changes and provide technical support during construction.

• Carry out quality assurance checks and design reviews.

• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and practices in OHL design and transmission engineering.

About You

We're looking for someone who's technically skilled, collaborative, and passionate about making an impact in sustainable energy. You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Electrical, Power, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).

• Prior experience in overhead line design up to 400kV.

• Experience with OHL upgrade projects (e.g. utilisation of High Temperature Low Sag conductors).

• Knowledge of galloping studies, EMF and Field Effects calculations, wake effects, and AC interference (desirable).

• Proficiency with design software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER (advantageous).

• The flexibility to travel for site visits and project delivery.

If you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you - we value potential as much as experience.

What's in It for You

• Flexible hybrid working - typically two days a week from home.

• Career development - structured support for professional growth, mentoring, and Chartership.

• Health and wellbeing - comprehensive support including access to medical consultations, wellness programmes, and discounted gym memberships.

• Work-life balance - flexible hours, the option to purchase additional leave, and time each day for personal wellbeing.

• Inclusive culture - a workplace that values diversity, authenticity, and collaboration.

Why Join Us

You'll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Our people are united by a shared purpose: to design and deliver infrastructure that has a lasting, positive impact on communities and the environment.

If you're ready to be part of something bigger - and build a better future for yourself and others - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help power the future.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.