OHL Design Engineers - Expression of Interest

Wood; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking OHL Design Engineers in Scotland to join their Engineering team. The role involves supporting electrical design projects with a focus on overhead transmission lines. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and possess a basic understanding of transmission line design. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between home and office locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, or applicable related discipline.
• Basic understanding of overhead transmission line design.
• Ability to utilise PLS CADD/Tower to develop design outputs.
• Fluent spoken and written English language.
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team.
• Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on OHL construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Complete OHL design studies to support construction projects.
• Set up and develop transmission line models.
• Produce electrical line performance assessments.

Skills

Overhead transmission line design

PLS CADD

Team collaboration

Health and Safety awareness

CAD software

Education

Degree in engineering or applicable related discipline

Tools

PLS CADD

CAD design software

Job description

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Overview

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Due to significant growth across our Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK business, we're looking to build an expressions of interest talent pool for OHL Design Engineers to join our Engineering team. We are a key player in providing engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, actively contributing to the net zero 2050 initiative. Our secured workstream guarantees long-term opportunities as we deliver essential new build infrastructure in the UK. As a selected ASTI contractor, we are dedicated to enhancing network capacity to support the UK government's 2030 goals and the transition to net zero. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between home and office locations in Glasgow, Horsham, or the Midlands. While we are open to considering other locations, preference will be given to candidates willing to work from our Glasgow office.

Responsibilities

• Complete OHL design studies to support construction and consultancy projects
• Set up and develop transmission line models
• Produce electrical line performance assessments and all electrical safety studies
• Produce or utilise OHL support models within the transmission design models
• Evaluate, select, and quantify transmission line components on projects
• Support safety by design assessments throughout the design process
• Integrate and support the development of innovation within project solutions
• Create design deliverables to confirm the outputs of the engineering studies to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure, as far as practicable, that all assigned work is conducted in compliance with the agreed budget and programme
• Keep up to date with all technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications related to the discipline work scope

Qualifications

Expected

• Degree in engineering, or applicable related discipline
• Basic understanding of overhead transmission line design
• Ability to utilise PLS CADD/ Tower to develop design outputs
• Fluent spoken and written English language
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team
• Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on OHL construction contracts

Desirable

• Ability to use CAD design software
• Ability to create PLS CADD Models from topographical survey data

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.

EEO statement: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.