Principal overhead line engineer

Short Description

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

As Principal Overhead Line Engineer, you will design of a range of Overhead Line Circuits at voltages ranging from 11k V to 400k V.

You will

Preparing, reviewing, and approving of transmission line tower & foundation design including associated documents and accessories

Preparing engineering documents related to transmission tower and foundation design.

Designing as per relevant codes and standards

Optimizing the overall weight of the tower and foundation with respect to tender quantity

Performing Sag tension calculation and providing the approximate weight of the tower at the tender stage

Designing of transmission tower, with the use of PLS Tower software for transmission line design

Create all associated Engineering Design calculations and documentation

Support the creation of all necessary material bill of quantity schedules.

Attend site meetings (virtual) and provide ongoing design drawing changes / support as required during project build

Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.

Project Coordination :

Actively coordinates with all other internal / external team members on moderately complex projects.

Client Focus :

Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances

Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects

May offer other services to the clients

Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities

The ability to design with PLS- CADD, Tower or similar.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

Proven experience in the design of UK Overhead Line Circuits (Towers and / or Poles) at any voltage up to 400k V.

Bachelor’s in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering

Knowledge of all applicable engineering standards.