Senior OHL Design Engineer: Lead, Deliver & Mentor

Arup

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Flexible benefits for health and wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
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Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer to join their transmission and distribution team. This role focuses on leading and delivering OHL design packages across various voltage levels, ensuring high-quality design outputs and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and experience in overhead line design within transmission and distribution projects. Join Arup and contribute to modernizing the UK's electricity network.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in overhead line design.
  • Strong understanding of transmission and distribution projects.
  • Experience in consultancy or major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and checking of feasibility studies.
  • Deliver detailed OHL design activities.
  • Produce drawings and digital design outputs.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support management of project deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Overhead line design
Transmission and distribution projects
PLS-CADD
Communication skills
Technical leadership

Education

Degree in engineering discipline
Chartered or working towards chartership

Tools

CAD
Industry-standard design software

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer to join their transmission and distribution team. This role focuses on leading and delivering OHL design packages across various voltage levels, ensuring high-quality design outputs and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and experience in overhead line design within transmission and distribution projects. Join Arup and contribute to modernizing the UK's electricity network.

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