Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer​/OHL Remote

Overview

Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer / Senior OHL Design Engineer UK Remote / Hybrid. Transmission & Distribution Projects.

Location:

Hybrid / flexible working available in the UK. Type:
Full-time. Salary: dependent on experience + allowances + benefits. ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a fast-growing specialist engineering consultancy operating across the UK high-voltage energy sector. This is a senior-level opportunity to take technical ownership of overhead line (OHL) design projects across 132kV-400kV transmission and distribution networks, and to mentor and develop junior engineers. If you have experience in National Grid or DNO environments and want more influence over technical standards, project delivery and team development, this is worth a conversation.

• Technical Design & Delivery
  • Lead detailed OHL design (route & profile design, sag & tension, conductor selection, clearance analysis)
  • Produce and review line schedules, plan & profile drawings, foundation layouts and technical reports
  • Ensure compliance with ESQCR, CDM, National Grid and relevant BS/EN/IEC standards
  • Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and project planning
  • Support tenders with technical input and design estimates
• Governance & Quality
  • Maintain robust check/approve workflows
  • Drive high standards in modelling, calculations and documentation
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in tools and processes
• Leadership
  • Line manage and mentor Junior Designers
  • Support onboarding and technical training (PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower)
  • Contribute to PDPs, competency assessments and succession planning
  • Promote a collaborative, technically rigorous culture

Essential:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 7-10+ years' experience in overhead line design (132kV-400kV)
• Strong working knowledge of OHL structures, mechanical loading and clearance requirements
• Experience producing and reviewing full design packages
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower or equivalent software

Desirable:

• Experience working on National Grid or UK DNO projects
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Experience mentoring or line managing engineers

• Genuine technical leadership position
• Exposure to major UK transmission infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to shape design standards and processes
• Hybrid flexibility across multiple UK offices
• Clear pathway toward Principal / Technical Authority level

If you are an experienced OHL Design Engineer ready to step into a senior, technically influential role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through ARCA Resourcing. Please click the link to apply for immediate consideration.