Principal OHL Engineer
Overhead line Design (Hybrid, Office, Site)

We are looking for a qualified Electrical design engineer to be Principal overhead line engineer and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects that are helping to deliver the country’s Net Zero targets.

Our projects span from electrical generation, transmission, distribution and storage in both DNO and renewables.

This role will lead to being the Head of OHL Design as the company grows. There is option to work from home or from one of the UK offices. You will be required to travel for client meetings, internal team meetings or site visits.

Key deliverables include:

Build and grow the OHL design team working with the senior management. Responsible for all aspects of OHL design, including conductor sizing and modelling, insulation selection, lightning protection, line routing, PLS-CAD modelling, clearance checking and structure and foundation design and analysis using PLS-TOWER or PLS-POLE. Production of technical documents, such as engineering reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Preparation of proposals for OHL design projects including design scope, allocating resource, costing, program and deliverables. Provide technical leadership in OHL engineering to internal and external parties Co-ordinate the OHL team across projects working with other internal and external engineering departments. Supervising of design projects through their life cycle (concept, feasibility, and detailed design). Design reviews ensuring compliance with technical standards, CDM, health and safety. Lead and motivate the OHL design team to deliver technical services more effectively. Supervising training and mentoring of the OHL design team members.

If you feel you have the right experience, please apply with your CV and we will arrange a confidential first discussion.