Associate Director of Overhead Line Engineering

AECOMBristol

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Are you ready to challenge the limits of possibility?We are looking for candidates who possess:A CEng Chartered Engineer qualification with a recognized electrical engineering institution (e.g., the IET). A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, preferably in electrical engineering or power engineering. Experience in delivering projects for transmission system operators such as National Grid, SSE, and SPT, adhering to each operator’s standards. Project experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV. Established client relationship management and business development skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

About the job

Embark on a Journey of Growth with Us.

Are you prepared to be a pivotal part of a team of skilled engineers dedicated to transforming the landscape of energy infrastructure?

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering division offers a comprehensive suite of services, spanning from initial concepts to Power Systems Analysis, Cabling, Substations, Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, System Balancing, Compensation, Protection Systems, SCADA, Communications, Converter Station Design, HVDC Systems, and Interconnectors, including international links.

Join us and directly contribute to the UK's most innovative T&D initiative - the National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade. AECOM, in partnership with our joint venture collaborator, has been designated as the design and consenting service partner for the National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. This project is part of a £9 billion enterprise aimed at connecting clean energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales by 2030. Be a part of this incredible project and help make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

As a vital senior member of the Transmission & Distribution team, you will lead and collaborate with clients to successfully deliver intricate overhead line design projects.

Your primary responsibility as the Principal Overhead Line Engineer will be to provide technical support and leadership to the overhead lines teams on transmission projects. This team will engage in various projects involving overhead transmission lines up to 400kV.

Lead technical support and oversee the team in delivering overhead line design on complex multidisciplinary projects.
Provide technical expertise for bids and proposals and represent the company in client meetings as the Principal Engineer, leveraging your experience on exciting and diverse projects.
Take full ownership of project scope and the technical delivery of overhead line works.
Deliver expert technical evaluations and problem-solving solutions to team members.
Assist in drafting proposals that detail project timelines, resources, budget, objectives, and goals.
Provide technical support throughout project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in public consultations.
Oversee design activities related to the overhead line, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structural analysis, design criteria formulation, sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor blowout analysis, swing angle assessments, damper system recommendations, structural spotting, clearance reports, and selection of conductors and insulators.
Conduct feasibility studies, perform conductor thermal ratings, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

About AECOM

Join Us in Changing the World. At AECOM, we are committed to creating a better world. Whether it's enhancing your daily commute, ensuring reliable energy, providing access to clean water, or reshaping skylines, our work empowers people and communities. As the world's premier infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a more exciting time to be part of AECOM. With a surge in global infrastructure investment, our services are in high demand. We invite you to contribute your innovative ideas and aspirations to our global team of over 50,000 professionals, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and others working on projects that create a meaningful impact worldwide. We are united by a common purpose: to deliver a better world. Join our team.

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