Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines; OHL

Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Birmingham
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Energy
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Birmingham - Colmore Plaza

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 Grid's 'Great Grid Upgrade' and shape the future of energy infrastructure!

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. You'll join a team working 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.

At AECOM, you'll 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.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s 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 operator’s 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 Reaso At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.