Senior Engineer - OHL

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The role requires the candidate to provide specialist advice, designs, reports, and deliver engineering advice and input across a portfolio of projects. Specifically, expected to manage and complete design work associated with transmission and distribution line design. Experience on UK National Grid projects is essential .

Engineering work includes route selection, PLS-CADD modelling, structural model in PLS TOWER and PLS POLE, line schedules, stringing tables and charts, design reports, site verification, drawings, specifications and design standards. The incumbent will coordinate with the wider team for successful completion of the deliverables.

The candidate should be able to complete to work independently on complex projects or assignments and provide technical solutions to problems with little or no precedent.
• Perform, review and approve High Voltage OHL designs complying to relevant international standards
• Ensure designs approved for delivery comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures;
• Update or create design standards and related documentation to ensure continued compliance to standards and industry best practice;
• Manage a team and mentor junior colleagues;
• 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;
• Participate in project and design review meetings.
• Provide technical input into proposals.

Candidate specification:
• BSc or Master’s degree qualification in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with numerous years of relevant experience – typically 10-14 yrs ;
• Experience on UK National Grid projects
• Proficient in writing and reviewing reports;
• Experience in an OHL engineering environment including significant scheme and project / design management and proven track record of scheme delivery;
• Experience in being a mentoring /leading a team
• Proficient in leading the preparation, co-ordination and review of design drawings;
• Good working knowledge of appropriate British and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to the design of transmission and distribution OHLs.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the preparation of designs and specifications;
• Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations;
• Excellent Proficiency in the use of engineering design software including PLS-CADD (required), PLS-Tower (required), PLS-Pole (required) and AutoCAD and other design software to develop designs;
• Deep knowledge of design quality assurance processes to ensure that designs meet quality requirements;
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the requirements and application of Safety design requirements;
• Able to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies;
• Manage or complete Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies.
• Ability to promote a high standard of professionalism, effective communication and personal integrity within the design team;
• Proactive, and proficient in working with lead offices;
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Prior experience in site-based OHL roles.
• TP141/SR141 authorised preferrable.

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