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As an Overhead Line Associate, you will design a range of Overhead Line Circuits at voltages from 11kV to 400kV.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, review, and approve transmission line tower and foundation designs, including associated documents and accessories.
Create engineering documents related to transmission tower and foundation design.
Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards.
Optimize tower and foundation weight based on tender quantities.
Perform sag tension calculations and estimate tower weights at the tender stage.
Design transmission towers using PLS Tower software, line designs with PLS CADD, and pole designs with PLS Pole.
Develop engineering design calculations and documentation.
Assist in creating material bill of quantity schedules.
Participate in virtual site meetings and provide design drawing changes and support during project execution.
Review supplier and client designs for technical compliance with current legislation and policies.

Project Coordination:

Collaborate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.

Client Focus:

Identify key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects.
Communicate client needs to project team members and develop approaches to address these concerns.
Offer additional services to clients.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in designing UK Overhead Line Circuits (towers and/or poles) up to 400kV.
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience.
UK project and standards experience is an advantage.
Ability to lead and mentor teams, manage projects, deliver complex designs, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Knowledge of applicable engineering standards and proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS Tower, PLS Pole, or similar software.

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