CareerPlan

Senior OLE Design Engineer

Birmingham, gbFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the design and delivery of safe, economical Overhead Line (OLE) schemes for railway and metro electrification projects, ensuring constructibility and adherence to design standards.

Role type

Senior IC Overhead Line Design Engineer (Rail Infrastructure)

Builds

Technical designs for OLE including Layout Plans, Cross Sections, Allocations, Isolation Diagrams, and bonding designs.

Domain

Rail transport infrastructure / Electrical Engineering

Required skills

OLEMI and OLE range expertise (UKMS, Series-1, Series-2, Mk3B, GEFF, Mk1, SICAT, SNCF, UK1), Bentley MicroStation CAD proficiency, 3D common data environment (BIM) experience, earthing & bonding knowledge, isolation diagram management, team leadership, project management.

Preferred skills

Chartered Engineer status, CSM-RA & Health and Safety (CDM) understanding.

Technologies

Bentley MicroStation, BIM tools, OLEMI software.

Responsibilities

Act as Contractors Responsible Engineer and Lead designer; produce technical designs and supporting calculations; ensure designs meet standards and Safe by Design principles; manage project fees and programs; collaborate with construction disciplines and sub-contractors; attend site meetings; lead teams of engineers and designers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with potential team leadership