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 design criteria for transmission projects.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Power transmission
Required skills
PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, conductor/insulator selection, thermal ratings, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with UK transmission system operators (National Grid, SSE, SPT), 400kV projects
Technologies
PLS-CADD
Responsibilities
Design overhead transmission lines, perform structural analysis and loading trees, conduct feasibility studies, write proposals and project details, support statutory planning and public consultation, originate and check engineering deliverables, perform internal quality checks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC