Senior Overhead Line Engineer

at  Mott MacDonald

Senior Overhead Line Engineer
Country: United Kingdom
Position Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Energy
Discipline: Energy
Job Ref: 5619
Recruiter Contact: Martin Keown

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The Transmission & Distribution division are recruiting a Senior Overhead Line Engineer to be part of an integral team delivering large projects across the world.

We are looking for a candidate who will provide specialist engineering advice and input across a variety of projects.

• Perform, review and approve High Voltage OHL designs complying to relevant international standards;
• Proficient in writing and reviewing reports;
• Ensure designs approved for delivery comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures;
• Proficient in leading the preparation, co-ordination and review of design drawings;
• Update or create design standards and related documentation to ensure continued compliance to standards and industry best practice;
• Carry out studies in specialist areas such as line and foundation design, tower spotting, sag -tension, plan and profile, conductor selection, structural design of lattice towers, structural design of steel poles and wood pole design;
• Prepare, review and manage specifications, schedule, BOQ’s and other design documentation;
• Provide information as required to identify the best approach for the successful completion of the project in complex multi-disciplinary issues involving other groups;
• Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet business and project needs;
• Provide competitive design solutions to support the achievement of MM’s client objectives;
• Be proficient in the use of engineering software to prepare transmission and distribution lines designs including PLS CADD, PLS Tower, PLS Pole;
• Deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice;
• Management of construction activities by contractor, lead project and design review meetings.
• OHL site experience.
• Ability to chair meetings, communicate to project team and produce reports; and
• Provide technical input into proposals.