Associate Director - Overhead Lines
Core
Provide project technical leadership for the Overhead Line (OHL) team on transmission projects up to 400kV, delivering design, scope management, and client representation.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director (Overhead Line Engineering)
Builds
Overhead transmission line designs, proposals, and project implementations for transmission system operators.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Power transmission
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, Electrical or Power Engineering degree, Overhead line design expertise, PLS-CADD modelling, Structural analysis, Sag-tension calculations, Conductor/insulator selection, Feasibility studies, Thermal ratings, Client management, Proposal writing, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
LCDAE/CDAE qualifications, Experience with high-temperature low-sag conductors, Experience upgrading work projects
Technologies
PLS-CADD
Responsibilities
Lead overhead line design on complex multi-discipline projects; Manage project scope, resourcing, technical delivery, and client management; Provide expert technical evaluations and problem-solving solutions; Prepare written proposals outlining project details; Guide project implementation, statutory planning, and public consultation events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities