Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer

Our client is looking for an Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of overhead line engineering and design activities across transmission and distribution projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, specifications and engineering proposals to support project development and delivery.
• Undertake overhead line design activities including route development, PLS-CADD modelling, structure spotting, clearance assessments, structure loading, conductor and insulator selection and line optimisation studies.
• Carry out sag-tension calculations, blowout assessments, swing angle studies and other technical analyses required for overhead line design.
• Support feasibility studies and option assessments to identify technically preferred solutions for clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical input during stakeholder engagement, statutory planning processes and public consultation activities.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure designs comply with industry standards, client requirements and applicable regulations.
• Support project delivery through design reviews, technical assurance processes and quality management activities.
• Contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions that improve performance, reduce risk and enhance constructability.
• Actively contribute to technical excellence initiatives and industry forums, helping to shape the future of overhead line engineering.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Power Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of overhead transmission line projects up to 400kV.
• Strong understanding of overhead line design principles, including structure spotting, route optimisation, conductor selection, clearance assessments and line performance requirements.
• Experience supporting major transmission infrastructure projects, grid reinforcement schemes, renewable energy connections or wider energy network developments.
• Experience of conductor upgrade projects, including the application of High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductor technologies and network optimisation solutions.
• Working knowledge of industry design standards, utility requirements and engineering best practice relating to overhead transmission systems.
• Experience using industry-standard design tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of advanced technical studies including conductor galloping assessments, EMF and field effects calculations, acoustic assessments, wake effects and AC interference studies would be beneficial.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and act as a trusted advisor to clients, project managers and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical discussions and build strong working relationships.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng), or a demonstrable commitment towards achieving professional registration.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and client locations across Scotland, the UK and internationally where required.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.