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Principal OHL Engineer

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 3 years ago

  • Sector: Civil Engineering
  • Contact: Terry Atcheson
  • Contact Email: Terry.Atcheson@anderselite.com
  • Expiry Date: 26 March 2021
  • Job Ref: 391570TAT_1614169052

I have a great permanent employment opportunity for a Principal OHL Engineer to join a rapidly expanding Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor to work on multiple high profile projects within the UK.

Within the role you must have experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with the new build or refurbishment of overhead line projects from 11kV - 400kV. As well as having experience in design of OHL with PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

* Overall OHL design with PLS-CADD in accordance with BS-EN 50341.
* Production and checking of detailed drawing for the OHL design.
* Production of wind load cases in accordance with BS-EN 50341 and BS 6399.
* Analysis of OHL structures with PLS-Tower.
* Production of foundation loads.
* Design and analysis of OHL Foundations.
* Assist in the tendering process.
* Preparation of design technical reports and other written documents.
* Production of design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
* The adherence to and control of documents and drawings in accordance with company management procedures.
* Design input/output within the designated risk management process.

Skills & Experience

* Experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower is essential.
* Experience in either CAD packages such, AutoCAD, BoCAD, etc.
* Have a good understanding of British and European Standards and technical specifications from utility providers such as National Grid, SSE, Scottish Power, UKPN, WPD, etc
* Good computer and report writing skills
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
* Good attitude to obtaining new skills and capable at transferring existing skills to overcome new challenges.
* Must be competent at creating and laying out quality drawings that construction and fabricators can understand.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to make their mark on some of the most exciting design and engineering projects in their sector and will work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry.

The company is very supportive with regards to continuous professional development and their offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport.

The salary and benefits packages are up there with the best in the industry, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

* Company car or cash allowance
* Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
* Life assurance scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
* Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
* Family friendly policies
* Employee assistance
* Professional development

This is an excellent time to join the business and there will be a well-structured career path, and excellent benefits on offer for the successful candidate.

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