Principal Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)
Core
Lead technical support and deliver complex overhead line (OHL) design projects for transmission system operators, including feasibility studies and statutory planning.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Overhead Lines)
Builds
High-voltage infrastructure schemes, including transmission lines up to 400kV.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Power transmission
Required skills
PLS-CADD modelling, structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, line routing, conductor/insulator selection, thermal ratings, proposal writing, client engagement, technical standards development, mentorship
Preferred skills
CDAE accreditation, experience with National Grid/SSE/SPT standards
Technologies
PLS-CADD
Responsibilities
Lead technical support for OHL design on multi-discipline projects; perform feasibility studies and thermal ratings; originate and check engineering deliverables (designs, reports, drawings); conduct statutory planning and public consultation; champion mentorship and knowledge sharing; support business development activities.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic client engagement