Transmission Design Engineer - Overhead Lines (275kV - 400kV)

Streamline Consultants; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transmission Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects related to overhead lines, where you will apply your expertise in EHV OHL design and CAD software. You will be responsible for leading design efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with 3+ years of relevant experience in transmission design.
• Professionally qualified or working towards qualification.

Responsibilities

• Designing powerlines and overseeing project delivery.
• Preparing feasibility studies and technical specifications.

Skills

Transmission and Distribution Knowledge

PLS CADD

CAD Skills

EHV OHL Design

Sag & Tension Calculations

Education

Degree in Engineering

Professional Qualification

Tools

PLS-Tower

CAD Software

Job description

About Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants, and experts working globally.

At Arup, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects, delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are currently looking for a Transmission Design Engineer - Overhead Lines (275kV - 400kV).

We are seeking a Transmission Design Engineer - Overhead Lines (275kV - 400kV) for an initial 12-month contract, based in Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, or Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Seeking a candidate with developing experience within transmission and distribution, with working knowledge of PLS CADD/Tower for line design and broader CAD skills.
• The successful candidate will have a background in EHV OHL design (33kV-400kV), supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on various projects, with opportunities for professional development and recognition.
• Experience may include:

• Design of substation OHL equipment and line termination structures, and Cable Sealing Ends;
• Design powerlines with PLS-CADD and towers with PLS-Tower;
• Sag & tension calculations, Catenary Support System design, Line Profiling, Gantry analysis, Tower setting levels, Environmental loads, Insulator set design, Overhead Line Wire Clearance, Route plans, Material Quantification, Short Circuit Analysis;
• Design of powerline structural foundations, including piled, pad, and rock-anchor foundations;
• Leading and mentoring graduate and experienced engineers;
• Investigation and remedial actions for damaged or corroded structures, including substation and powerline structures, foundation design, stays, anchors, and cross-arm design.

Additional responsibilities include preparing feasibility studies, technical reports, design drawings, technical specifications, and contributing to HAZID and risk reviews, applying safety by design principles in line with CDM responsibilities. The role involves working with CAD technicians, owning assigned tasks, providing project updates, highlighting risks, and interfacing with third parties. An understanding of IEC standards and technical specifications from clients like National Grid is essential.

Criteria

• Degree Educated
• Professionally Qualified (or working towards)
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Good programme/project delivery experience

About the client

Diversity at Arup:

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates equitable spaces and systems, fostering a sense of belonging for all. Internal employee networks support their inclusive culture, covering race, ethnicity, cross-cultural working, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and disability inclusion, ensuring everyone can express themselves and make a positive difference.

If interested and meeting the criteria, please apply via the provided link and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.

AMS is committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require additional support or adjustments, and we will work with you and Arup to meet your needs.

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