Overview
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In the role of Engineer working on Overhead Transmission Line projects, you will be responsible for supervising a team of design engineers specializing in Overhead Transmission Lines. This team will be working on a variety of projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical evaluations and problem-solving guidance to team members.
* Prepare written proposals outlining project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, objectives, and goals.
* Offer technical guidance throughout project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in Public Consultation events.
* Lead engineering and design activities related to overhead lines, including PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, designing criteria, sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor considerations, swing angles, damper system recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, conductor and insulator selection, etc.
* Conduct feasibility studies, assess conductor thermal ratings, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Undertake studies to identify the technically preferred solution/layout to present to the Client.
* Participate in industry working groups such as CIGRE and IEEE.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power Engineering.
* Prior experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
* Experience on upgrading projects such as High Temperature Low Sag conductors.
* Desirable – PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER.
* Knowledge of galloping studies, EMF and Field Effects Calculation, Wake effect, AC Interference for gas pipelines is a plus.
* Willingness to travel as projects dictate.
What We Offer
* Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in offices across the UK).
* Inclusive and Belonging culture with support for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
* Health & wellbeing programs, Thrive programme, and access to a Virtual GP service; workplace adjustments and Gymflex membership support available.
* Flexible working options including part-time arrangements, additional leave purchase, and usable bank holiday entitlement.
* Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support.
* Commitment to equality and disability inclusion; we interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request.
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