Senior Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)
Core
Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for designing and providing technical support for overhead transmission line projects up to 400kV.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (transmission & distribution)
Builds
Overhead line designs, routing, structural analysis, and compliance reports for UK National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Power transmission
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, conductor/insulator selection, thermal ratings, statutory planning, feasibility studies, design criteria formulation, quality checks
Preferred skills
Experience with UK transmission system operators (National Grid, SSE, SPT), CEng Chartered Engineer status
Technologies
PLS-CADD
Responsibilities
Provide technical support for complex multi-discipline overhead line design projects; perform PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, and structural analysis; conduct feasibility studies and thermal ratings; originate and check engineering deliverables including designs, reports, and drawing packages; participate in statutory planning and public consultation events; perform internal quality checks of calculations and drawings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC