Senior Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)

Overview

In this role you will lead technical design for overhead transmission lines (up to 400 kV) as part of AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution team. You’ll engage with clients on complex projects and contribute to large-scale programmes like the UK National Grid Great Grid Upgrade. You will shape engineering deliverables, support proposals, and influence project execution through technical rigor and collaboration. This is a chance to work on high-impact infrastructure that connects clean energy to homes and businesses while advancing your professional credentials.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• industry-leading technology and thinking

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design support for overhead line projects up to 400 kV
• Lead PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structural analysis, and sag-tension calculations
• Develop design criteria, insulator/conductor selection, and damper system recommendations
• Contribute to feasibility studies, conductor thermal ratings, and regulatory compliance
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including reports, proposals, drawings
• Support project implementation, statutory planning, and public consultation events
• Check internal quality of engineering drawings and calculations
• Assist in proposals and outlining project scope, timeline, resources, and budgets
• Participate in large programmes such as the Great Grid Partnership
• Promote innovation and use of automation tools to improve project efficiency

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Experience delivering UK transmission projects with operators like National Grid, SSE, SPT
• Experience in overhead line engineering up to 400 kV
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to produce technical designs and drawings with attention to detail
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project environments
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations in transmission projects
• strong communication skills
• collaborative mindset
• problem-solving orientation
• PLS-CADD modelling
• overhead line design
• structural analysis and loading trees

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