Principal Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)

AECO; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 95.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Zusammenfassung

AECOM is seeking a Principal OHL Design Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution team in the UK. This is a senior role driving technical excellence, leading complex HV projects, and supporting strategic client engagement.

You will deliver PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor selection, and contribute to our standards, innovation strategy, and digital delivery across cable and overhead line systems.

Qualifikationen

• Professionally qualified CEng Chartered Engineer with a recognized electrical engineering institution (e.g. the IET).
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline, electrical engineering or power engineering.
• Experience delivering projects for transmission system operators such as National Grid, SSE and SPT in line with each operator’s standards. CDAE accreditation is highly advantageous.
• Project experience in overhead line engineering (ideally up to 400kV).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Be involved in large programmes of work like National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade project.
• Write proposals, outlining all project details including the timeline, resources, budget, objectives, and goals.
• Provide technical support and input throughout the project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in public consultation events.
• Hold responsibility for assigned design activities related to the overhead line. This encompasses PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, comprehensive structural analysis and loading trees, formulation of design criteria, precise sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor blowout, swing angle, damper system recommendations, strategic structural spotting, thorough clearance reports, and judicious conductor and insulator selection.
• Lead on feasibility studies, performing conductor thermal ratings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct studies to identify a technically preferred solution/layout to present to the client.
• Originate and check engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
• Perform internal quality checks of engineering drawings and calculations.
• Champion mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ausbildung

CEng Chartered Engineer

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Principal Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)

• Full-time
• State/Province: London, City of
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Business Line: Energy
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower

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Job Description

Due to a successful period of growth, we are seeking a Principal OHL Design Engineers to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team within AECOM. This is a senior role within the business, with responsibility for driving technical excellence, leading complex projects, and supporting strategic client engagement across a broad portfolio of high-voltage infrastructure schemes.

You will be a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute to developing our technical standards, innovation strategy, and digital delivery approach within the cable engineering space.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting infrastructure and energy transition projects in the world, including National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade.

Start here. Grow here.

Here’s what you’ll do:

In this crucial role, you will be a key member of our Transmission & Distribution team dedicated to leading and engaging with our clients to deliver technically challenging OHL design projects.

• Be involved in large programmes of work like National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade project.
• Write proposals, outlining all project details including the timeline, resources, budget, objectives, and goals.
• Provide technical support and input throughout the project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in public consultation events.
• Hold responsibility for assigned design activities related to the overhead line. This encompasses PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, comprehensive structural analysis and loading trees, formulation of design criteria, precise sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor blowout, swing angle, damper system recommendations, strategic structural spotting, thorough clearance reports, and judicious conductor and insulator selection.
• Lead on feasibility studies, performing conductor thermal ratings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct studies to identify a technically preferred solution/layout to present to the client.
• Originate and check engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
• Perform internal quality checks of engineering drawings and calculations.
• Champion mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and technical development within the wider team, supporting capability growth in cable systems engineering.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations.

Driving excellence.

At AECOM, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within our Transmission and Distribution team. We believe that technology should empower you so that you can focus on creative problem-solving, successfully manage complexity and deliver exceptional results. By embracing advanced automation tools, we seek imaginative thinkers who are excited about leveraging these tools to drive efficiency and enhance our projects. Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure, where your unique insights and creativity will play a vital role in our success!

Enjoy the Perks.

• core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being
• customised to fit your lifestyle
• Take advantage of career development opportunities
• our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle
• technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• volunteering days

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Professionally qualified CEng Chartered Engineer with a recognized electrical engineering institution (e.g. the IET).
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline, electrical engineering or power engineering.
• Experience delivering projects for transmission system operators such as National Grid, SSE and SPT in line with each operator’s standards. CDAE accreditation is highly advantageous.
• Project experience in overhead line engineering (ideally up to 400kV).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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