Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer

Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer

UK | Hybrid or Remote working available

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

ARCA Consulting is proud to be partnered with a leading engineering consultancy within the UK power and utilities sector as they continue to expand their specialist engineering team. Due to sustained growth and an exciting pipeline of transmission and distribution projects, we're looking to recruit an Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to support the delivery of high-voltage overhead line projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects that support the UK's transition to a more sustainable energy network. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV, with genuine opportunities for career progression, professional development and involvement in nationally significant projects.

The Role

As an Overhead Line Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality engineering designs for transmission and distribution projects, ensuring solutions are safe, efficient and fully compliant with industry standards.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll contribute throughout the project lifecycle—from initial design through to technical support during construction.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce detailed overhead line design packages for transmission and distribution projects (Apply online only)kV).

* Prepare route alignments, plan and profile drawings, line schedules, conductor selection, sag and tension calculations, clearance assessments and foundation layouts.

* Carry out engineering calculations and technical assessments to support robust design solutions.

* Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, client specifications and UK industry standards, including National Grid requirements, ESQCR and CDM Regulations.

* Prepare technical reports and supporting design documentation.

* Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and technical workshops.

* Support the delivery of multiple projects, working closely with Project Managers and senior engineers.

* Attend site visits and surveys where required to validate designs and support project delivery.

* Respond to technical queries during design and construction phases.

* Collaborate with Civil, Electrical, Environmental and Construction teams, as well as clients and contractors.

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards and tender submissions where required.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong technical foundation in overhead line design who enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Essential Requirements

* Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline).

* Experience in overhead line design within the UK transmission and distribution sector.

* Knowledge of UK engineering standards and design practices.

* Experience producing engineering calculations and technical documentation.

* Ability to work effectively within a project delivery environment.

Desirable Experience

* Experience working on National Grid and/or UK DNO projects.

* Experience using PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower or similar industry software.

* Working towards IEng or CEng status.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

Apply Today!!!

If you're looking to develop your career with a forward-thinking engineering organisation delivering some of the UK's most important power infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed