Principal Design Engineer - OHL

Job Title: Principal Design Engineer (PDE) – OHL

Reporting to: Head of Design

Business Unit: Omexom Design

Location: United Kingdom

Purpose of the Position:

To provide technical leadership and expert-level design input for Overhead Transmission Line projects, with specific knowledge on PLSCADD and PLS TOWER software. The role combines deep engineering knowledge with strategic oversight of projects. The PDE is responsible, alongside the Design Manager, of the delivery of design projects in budget, time and with the required quality level.

Including but not limited to:

• Act as a technical lead for the OHL Design team, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Design manage assigned projects. Assemble a team and maintain regular interaction with the team to ensure effective delivery.
• Project Controls:
  Maintain change register, Early Warning (EW) register, manage Compensation Events (CEs) and monitor Project Management Instructions (PMI). It should be noted that for big schemes the PDE will be working together with an appointed Design Manager, where the PDE will focus primarily on the technical delivery of the project.
• Provide weekly inputs to Planners and take ownership of agreed Programme.
• Ensure the technical capability of the OHL Design Team to the highest standards, proposing or providing required training as required.
• Oversee OHL design packages ensuring technical excellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.
• Provide technical support to other teams:
  Substations and Underground cables, as requested
• Ensure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
• Supervise detailed analyses in PLS TOWER and PLSCADD software.
• Technical review of subcontractor deliverables related to OHL Design.
• As part of the role, it is expected that the PDE will also supervise all relevant OHL Design deliverables within a reasonable period from the joining date.
• Lead technical peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain a high standard of engineering output.
• Chair HAZID and HACON meetings.
• Support the development of senior and junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best practice design techniques.
• Promote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the cable design discipline.
• Participate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through organisations such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE.
• Promote Omexom within the industry to assist with developing the business and employees and attract likeminded people that share our values to join our expanding team.
• Occasional travel within the UK will be required (Approximately 1 trip every 8 weeks).

The PDE will maintain strong relationships and typically interface with:

• Heads of Design (OHL, Underground Cables and Substations)
• Design Managers
• Senior Design Engineers
• Client representatives
• Supplier representatives
• Operations Engineers and Site teams
• Technical Managers
• Internal Design Teams

The successful candidate will demonstrate high levels of technical competence, leadership, and a passion for delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They will be able to work independently whilst enjoy being part of a friendly, ambitious and growing team.

• A degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or a related discipline; a Master Degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.
• 10+ years of experience in OHL Design.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience in OHL design elements, capable of…