Principal Electrical Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)

Overview

In this role you will lead high‑voltage overhead line design projects within AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution team, driving technical excellence and client engagement. You’ll help shape design standards and digital delivery in the cable engineering space, contributing to impactful infrastructure and energy transition initiatives such as National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade. You will mentor colleagues, oversee feasibility studies, and ensure high‑quality engineering outputs. This is a senior, impact‑driven position in a collaborative, innovation‑oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for overhead line design on multi‑discipline projects
• Engage with clients to deliver complex OHL design work on large programs
• Prepare proposals detailing timelines, resources, budgets, and objectives
• Provide input through project implementation, planning, and public consultation
• Own design activities including PLS‑CADD modeling, line routing, and structural analysis
• Perform sag‑tension calculations, damper system recommendations, and conductor/insulator selection
• Lead feasibility studies and thermal rating assessments for compliance
• Produce and review engineering deliverables and drawings, conducting internal quality checks
• Mentor and develop capability within the cable systems engineering team
• Support business development through proposals, bid reviews, and client presentations

Key requirements

• CEng Chartered Engineer preferred / recognized electrical engineering institution
• Bachelor in Engineering or equivalent in electrical/power engineering
• Experience delivering projects for transmission system operators (e.g., National Grid, SSE, SPT)
• CDAE accreditation highly advantageous
• Project experience in overhead line engineering (up to 400 kV)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• strong communication
• mentorship and knowledge sharing
• collaboration and teamwork
• OHL design
• PLS-CADD modelling
• line routing

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