Overhead Line Design Engineer - Grid Upgrade (33kV-400kV+)

Arup; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join our UK transmission and distribution team. This early-career role focuses on supporting OHL project delivery, contributing to design activities, and developing skills alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

You will gain exposure to design processes, technical reporting, and industry best practices, with opportunities to advance toward professional accreditation as you grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Interest in overhead line design and developing expertise in transmission and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of OHL projects across voltage ranges (33kV–400kV+).
• Contribute to design activities and technical outputs under guidance.

Skills

Overhead line design

Communication

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Arup is seeking an Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join our UK transmission and distribution team. This early-career role focuses on supporting OHL project delivery, contributing to design activities, and developing skills alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

You will gain exposure to design processes, technical reporting, and industry best practices, with opportunities to advance toward professional accreditation as you grow with the team.