Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer – Italy

Calibre Global Consulting; Cerro Veronese; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Global Consulting is seeking an experienced HV/EHV Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer to join our team in Italy. The role focuses on designing high‑voltage overhead lines, with emphasis on 380/400 kV projects, and supporting engineering design, feasibility studies, and customer-facing activities.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on design experience, be proficient in PLS-CADD, and be willing to travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years' experience in HV/EHV line design (3–12 years considered).
• Hands-on design experience for 380/400 kV projects.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD.
• Experience in EPC, engineering consultancy, or TSO design teams.
• Familiarity with EN 50341 standards is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and internationally.
• Italian and English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design HV/EHV overhead lines for 380/400 kV projects.
• Perform sag-tension calculations, tower spotting, conductor selection, and clearance checks.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Utilize PLS-CADD for line design.
• Support feasibility studies, proposals and tenders.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical sales support.

Skills

HV/EHV design experience

380/400 kV project experience

Strong communication

International travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer – Italy

Location: Italy
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

We are recruiting for an international engineering organisation seeking an experienced HV/EHV Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer based in Italy.

The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience designing high‑voltage overhead transmission lines, particularly 380/400 kV projects, and will support engineering design, feasibility studies, technical proposals and customer‑facing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HV/EHV overhead transmission lines, including 380/400 kV projects.
• Carry out sag‑tension calculations, tower spotting, conductor selection and electrical clearance checks.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation.
• Use PLS‑CADD for overhead transmission line design.
• Support feasibility studies, technical proposals and tenders.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical sales support.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Ideally 5–8 years' experience (3–12 years considered).
• Proven hands‑on HV/EHV overhead transmission line design experience.
• Experience on 380/400 kV overhead line projects.
• Practical experience with PLS‑CADD.
• Background in EPC, engineering consultancy, design engineering or a transmission system operator's design team.
• Knowledge of European standards, particularly EN 50341, would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and willingness to travel within Europe and internationally.
• Italian and English language skills preferred.