Principal Line Design Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Principal Line Design Engineer, where you'll lead the design delivery of Overhead Line Projects up to 400kV. This role offers the chance to shape the future of power transmission while ensuring compliance with industry standards and promoting innovation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and engage with stakeholders for successful project delivery. With a flexible working policy and a commitment to safety and sustainability, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field with formal training.
• Extensive experience in Overhead Power Line design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery of Overhead Line Projects up to 400kV.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Skills

Overhead Power Line Design

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

PLS-CADD

Knowledge of UK and European design standards

Education

Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Packages

PLS-CADD

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About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Principal Line Design Engineer to join the Power T&D team in Derby. We are open to full-time, part-time, including job share candidates, with a flexible working policy.

Role purpose:

• Lead the design delivery of Overhead Line Projects up to 400kV, from tendering to project handover.
• Ensure project compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and company governance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver the assigned Line Design scope within the agreed programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Promote innovation and value engineering.
• Incorporate Safety and Sustainability by Design principles into all designs.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the OHL Lead Designer, responsible for delivery of tender and project scope, coordinating resources.
• Ensure design compliance with all relevant standards, legislation, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review tender or contract documentation to establish the OHL scope of works.
• Apply best practices and lessons learned to all designs.
• Review and approve all design models and drawings, including those from suppliers and subcontractors, following Quality Assurance processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary designers under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
• Embed Safety and Sustainability by Design, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Prepare the Schedule of Deliverables, Risk Register, and Assumptions for tenders, collaborating with the Planner and Engineering Manager.
• Lead the resolution of design challenges.
• Ensure scope delivery aligns with programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Engage with stakeholders for successful project delivery.
• Follow Document Management procedures diligently.
• Drive technical improvements and support innovation initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise team members, contributing to their training needs.
• Participate in external technical bodies, sharing insights within the company.
• Act as delegate for the Design Delivery Manager when required.
• Promote Balfour Beatty values and behaviors in daily work.

Interacts with:

• PT&D Designers, Senior Leadership, Business Development, Project Teams, Business Partners, Group, Clients.

Who we're looking for

Skills Required:

• Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with formal training.
• Extensive experience in Overhead Power Line design as a Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of UK and European design standards (National Grid, ENA, BS EN 50341, IEC 60826).
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and relevant support software.
• Familiarity with CAD packages used in Line Design.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

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