Electrical Engineer Overhead Lines; OHL

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Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and grow your career within a dynamic and multi-disciplinary Transmission & Distribution business Join us now as an Electrical Overhead Lines Engineer work directly on ground-breaking projects such as National Grids Great Grid Upgrade and shape the future of energy infrastructure!

Heres what youll do:

In this crucial role you will be a key member of our Transmission & Distribution team dedicated to leading and engaging with our clients to deliver technically challenging OHL design projects.

Your primary focus in the role of OHL Engineer is to learn and contribute to the provision of technical support and the design of major transmission projects. Youll join a team working on on a variety of exciting projects encompassing overhead transmission lines up to 400kV.

• Undertake design activities related to the overhead line. This encompasses PLS-CADD modelling line routing comprehensive structural analysis and loading trees formulation of design criteria precise sag-tension calculations insulator/conductor blowout swing angle damper system recommendations strategic structural spotting thorough clearance reports and judicious conductor and insulator selection.
• Support in feasibility studies performing conductor thermal ratings and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Conduct studies to identify a technically preferred solution/layout to present to the client.
• Ensure projects meet safety health environmental sustainability and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to AECOM and client design management processes.
• Support on the provision of engineering deliverables such as complex designs reports proposals presentations and drawing packages.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• A bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline electrical engineering or power engineering.
• Experience working within electrical design projects for transmission system operators such as National Grid SSE and SPT in line with each operators standards.
• Project experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at . At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on Linked In (Francesca Siddle).

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and…