Senior OHL Design Engineer: Lead High-Voltage Line Projects

Arup

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join our transmission and distribution team in the UK. You will lead the design of OHL packages across 33kV-400kV+, routing, profiling, and calculations, while directing feasibility studies and technical documentation with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, deliver high-quality outputs, and contribute to digital design approaches.

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering or related discipline; Chartered or progressing toward chartership within 12 months.
  • Proven experience in overhead line design for transmission and distribution projects.
  • Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills; capable of leading design delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and checking of feasibility studies, design reports, and technical documentation.
  • Deliver and oversee detailed OHL design activities including routing, profiling, and design calculations.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver integrated designs.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Overhead line design
OHL design principles
PLS-CADD
Feasibility studies
Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Chartered status or close within 12 months

Tools

PLS-CADD
CAD tools
Design software

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join our transmission and distribution team in the UK. You will lead the design of OHL packages across 33kV-400kV+, routing, profiling, and calculations, while directing feasibility studies and technical documentation with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, deliver high-quality outputs, and contribute to digital design approaches.

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