Principal Overhead Line Engineer

Overview

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory and planning to design, engineering and construction management. We work on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and strong governance.

This role supports a major UK project and the broader Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• In this role, you will be a key senior member of our Transmission & Distribution team dedicated to leading and engaging with our clients to deliver technically challenging overhead line (OHL) design projects.
• Your primary focus as Principal Overhead Line Engineer is to provide project technical support and leadership for the overhead lines teams on transmission projects up to 400kV.
• Provide technical support and lead the team in delivering overhead line design on complex multi-discipline projects.
• Provide technical expertise in bids and proposals and represent the company in client meetings as Principal Engineer, applying your experience to a range of projects.
• Take full responsibility for project scope and technical delivery of overhead line works.
• Provide expert technical evaluations and offer problem-solving solutions to team members.
• Support in writing proposals and outlining all project details, including timeline, resources, budget, objectives and goals.
• Provide technical input throughout project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in public consultation events.
• Lead design activities related to the overhead line, including PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structural analysis and loading trees, design criteria, sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor considerations, damping, clearance reports, and conductor/insulator selection.
• Undertake feasibility studies, assess conductor thermal ratings, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct studies to identify a technically preferred solution/layout to present to the client.
• Check and review engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks of engineering drawings and calculations.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• Professionally qualified CEng Chartered Engineer with a recognized electrical engineering institution (e.g. the IET).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline, electrical engineering or power engineering.
• Experience delivering projects for transmission system operators such as National Grid, SSE and SPT in line with each operator’s standards.
• Project experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being, with a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We solve complex challenges for public- and private-sector clients, guided by equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. A Fortune 500 firm, we reported $14.4 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023.

You will have the flexibility to work hybrid, from an AECOM office, remote location, or client site. We promote a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer accommodations to applicants with disabilities and long-term conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at Reaso All information provided will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J

Business Line: Energy

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid