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About the business unit:
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.
About the role:
The Transmission & Distribution division is 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 with 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 with 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 contractors, lead project and design review meetings.
* Ability to chair meetings, communicate with the project team and produce reports;
* Provide technical input into proposals.
About you:
* BSc or Master’s degree qualification in Civil Structural Engineering or equivalent with numerous years of relevant experience;
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in an OHL engineering environment including significant scheme and project/design management and proven track record of scheme delivery;
* 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;
* Able to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies;
* Manage or complete Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies;
* Proficient 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;
* Working 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;
* Ability to promote a high standard of professionalism, effective communication, and personal integrity within the design team;
* TP141 authorised preferable;
* Mentor and support junior staff;
* Proactive, and proficient in working with clients both internally and externally;
* Ability to work in a team environment.
The Senior OHL Engineer provides specialist advice, designs, reports, and delivers engineering advice and input across a portfolio of projects. Specifically, you will manage and complete design work associated with transmission and distribution line design.
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 Senior OHL Engineer should be able to complete complex projects or assignments without supervision and provide technical solutions to problems with little or no precedent. English proficiency with francophone capability as an advantage.
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