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OVERHEAD LINES AND CABLE DESIGN
Electric power transmission, Overhead power line, Overhead lines, 400kv, High Voltage,
HV, EHV
Overhead Lines and Cables Design engineer.
On offer is the chance to work for an international Company who can provide career
progression and development in an exciting and expert industry. The salary on offer is
competitive + benefits package.
You will be reporting to the Overhead Line & Cable Engineering Group Head and Project
Teams where you will be expected to help develop and deliver engineering solutions from
single line diagrams all the way through to a detailed engineering design solution for all
overhead line and cable related equipment for transmission networks (400kV and above).
Reports to:
Chief Line Design Engineer
Key purpose:
quality.
Completing allocated projects in accordance with programme, cost and
Overhead Line Design Engineers
Very industry specific as they decide the detailed routing of the line and the sitting of the
towers which the other designers then base their own work upon.
Keys words: - Electric power transmission, Overhead power line, Overhead lines,
overhead wires, 400kv, High Voltage, HV, EHV, transmission towers, lattice transmission.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Act as Project Engineer as directed by the Chief Engineer or Chief Structural Design
Engineer.
Analyse contract documents to ensure correct interpretation of customers/consultants
intentions.
Design systems, defined as the integrated structure / line / civil works, so that they may
be supplied and constructed in accordance with contract documents and / or current
practices. Assist in analysis and resolution of design problems.
Provide designs, volumes and quantities as required for tender submission such that
upon contract award, the budget, programme and specification can be achieved.
Attend tests, as required, to verify the suitability of design. Provide necessary
calculations and / or reports to justify test loads and results. Assist in analysis of test
failures.
Ensure that any drawings produced by the Drawing Office represent the design as
intended.
Correspond as directed with the Business Units, customer, consultant, vendor (subcontractor) to ensure the achievement of satisfactory progress and quality. Visit sites
and offices (home and overseas) to discuss and solve problem issues, as appropriate.
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Liaise with the appropriate personnel to achieve optimum construction, erection and
installation procedures.
Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate
Quality Assurance Standards are applied and participate in their maintenance.
Undergo training as required to enable effective achievement of objectives. Assist in
training other designers when requested.
Liaise with Development Section regarding development of and updates to computer
programmes and assist in analysis of new design concepts.
Undertake other such duties as may be required by the Chief Structural Design
Engineer
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Electric power transmission, Overhead power line, Overhead lines, overhead wires, 400kv,
High Voltage, HV, EHV, transmission towers, lattice transmission.
Candidate specifications;
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Degree or HND in engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
Working towards membership of a professional institution.
Proven experience (min 3yrs) in a responsible position and knowledge in one or
more of the following areas at voltages from 132KV to 400KV:
Insulated Cables and accessories
Overhead Lines and accessories
Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective
working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
Knowledge of health & safety requirements and compliance
Skills in use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AutoCAD, Tower,
PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, etc.
Knowledge of Transmission Operator, REC or DNO health & safety requirements
and compliance
Proven experience / expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas at
voltages from 132KV to 400KV
Underground Lines, insulated cables and accessories
Details
Salary: Dependant on experience
Job type: Permanent
Location: UK
Reference: EN465
Contact name: David Rabone
Contact no: +44(0)845 1800 678