Senior OHL Engineer

Vacancy

Title:

Senior OHL Engineer
Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Leicester
Industry: Civil Engineering
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Excellent benefits package

Start Date:

: J
Contact Name:
Tony Marsden
Contact Email: to
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer

Location:
Leicester or Glasgow | Salary:
Up to £80,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working

Help shape the future of the UK's electricity transmission network.

Are you an experienced Overhead Line Engineer looking for an opportunity to take technical ownership of major electricity transmission projects and play a leading role in the delivery of the UK's evolving energy infrastructure?

We are working with a highly regarded engineering consultancy specialising in the design and delivery of major power transmission and infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior OHL Engineer to join their established engineering team in either Leicester or Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging transmission schemes, including major National Grid projects, with involvement across the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed engineering, construction support and commissioning.

As a Senior OHL Engineer, you will take a leading technical role in the design and delivery of overhead line transmission projects ranging from 132kV through to 400kV.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project professionals, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, providing technical assurance and supporting the development of less experienced engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and engineering delivery of 132kV, 275kV and 400kV overhead line transmission projects.
• Undertaking conductor system design and route modelling using PLS-CADD, including sag and tension calculations, stringing charts and clearance assessments.
• Carrying out structural analysis and assessment of steel lattice towers using PLS-Tower, including modifications, strengthening and extensions.
• Supporting new-build, refurbishment, reconductoring and point-of-connection projects.
• Assessing existing tower foundations and coordinating upgrade solutions with civil and structural engineering colleagues.
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, conductor arrangements, insulator fittings, earthwire and OPGW solutions.
• Ensuring engineering designs meet relevant industry standards, National Grid specifications and project requirements.
• Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure practical, buildable solutions.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior engineers.
• Contributing to technical proposals, tender submissions, project estimates and wider business development activities.

We are keen to speak with experienced Overhead Line Engineers who are looking to take the next step in their technical careers or who are already operating at Senior Engineer level.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• At least five years' post-graduate experience in overhead line transmission engineering.
• Experience working on UK transmission projects, ideally covering 132kV-400kV schemes.
• Strong practical experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower.
• Good knowledge of conductor design, sag and tension calculations, electrical clearances, weather loading and tower structural assessments.
• Experience with tower strengthening, modifications and foundation considerations.
• Knowledge of…