About the Role
Baker Hicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last three years and have been successful in winning a number of key projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, so does our team.
The OHL Design Engineer role will be responsible for all design elements of new build and refurbishment of overhead transmission lines in the UK.
The candidate 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. You will also have experience in design of OHL with PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Produce detailed OHL design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards.
- Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
- Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
- Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
- Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation/P&C and electrical system design.
- Manage the delivery of projects in accordance with Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets.
- Overall OHL design with PLS-CADD in accordance with BS-EN 50341.
- Production and checking of detailed drawing for the OHL design.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in HV OHL engineering design in the electricity transmission & distribution sector, including this experience being on UK transmission system related projects.
- Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with ability to implement this knowledge
- Experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower is essential
- Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
- Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
- Experience of working in a lead substation design role on SPEN and SSEN projects in the UK.
- Knowledge and experience applying SSEN, National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to UK overhead line design.
About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, 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)
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.