Begin your journey with us. Advance your career here.Are you prepared to become an integral part of a dynamic team of engineers and influence the future of energy infrastructure?The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team offers diverse services ranging from initial concepts to Power Systems Analysis, Cabling, Substations, Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, System Balancing and Compensation, Protection Systems, SCADA, Communications, Converter Station Design, HVDC Systems, and Interconnectors, including international links.Join us to work on the UK's most revolutionary T&D initiative - the National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade. AECOM, alongside our joint venture partner, has been selected as the design and consenting service partner for the UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. This £9bn project aims to connect clean energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales by 2030. Come aboard, advance your career, and play a vital role in delivering this remarkable project!Your Responsibilities:In this pivotal role, you will be a key member of our Transmission & Distribution team, actively leading and collaborating with clients to deliver technically challenging overhead line design projects.Your main responsibilities as the Principal OHL Engineer will include providing technical support and overseeing the design of transmission projects. This team will manage various projects involving overhead transmission lines up to 400kV.Deliver technical support for overhead line design on complex, multidisciplinary projects.Engage in substantial work programs, including GGP projects.Assist in drafting proposals and detailing all project aspects, including timelines, resources, budgets, objectives, and goals.Provide technical support throughout project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in public consultation events.Manage design activities related to overhead lines, which include PLS-CADD modeling, precise line routing, thorough structural analysis and loading trees, formulation of design criteria, accurate sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor blowout, swing angle, damper system recommendations, strategic structural spotting, comprehensive clearance reports, and optimal conductor and insulator selection.Support feasibility studies, conduct conductor thermal ratings, and ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.Conduct analyses to identify technically optimal solutions/layouts to present to clients.Originate and verify engineering deliverables, such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.Perform internal quality checks on engineering drawings and calculations.Enjoy the Benefits.At AECOM, you will have access to a diverse range of benefits...
Mar 10, 2026