OHL Design Engineer
CV-LibraryBristol, City of BristolcontractPosted: 10 June 2026
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Role Summary
Our client delivers high-profile design and engineering services for National Grid, SSEN Transmission, and DNO clients, with active project commitments including major 400kV/132kV substation and overhead line programmes across the UK. This role sits within their growing Power & Energy team and will contribute directly to transmission-scale OHL design projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake detailed OHL design across 132kV–400kV voltage levels, including line routing, sag-tension calculations, conductor selection, and structure analysis
* Produce clearance reports, design drawings, and technical documentation in line with National Grid and DNO standards
* Use PLS-CADD and associated tools (PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole) as primary design software throughout the project lifecycle
* Prepare and review engineering specifications, proposals, and design packages
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams covering substation, civils, and cable disciplines as required
* Contribute to FEED and detailed design stages, supporting construction teams through technical queries and site-related design issues
* Ensure designs comply with relevant standards including ENA, ENATS, and applicable TP documents
Requirements
Essential
* Demonstrable OHL design experience at 132kV and above, ideally within UK transmission
* Proficient in PLS-CADD — this is a non-negotiable requirement for this role
* Strong working knowledge of sag-tension analysis, conductor selection, and clearance calculations
* Familiarity with National Grid technical standards and DNO design processes
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* Ability to work independently within a consultancy environment and manage deliverables to program
Desirable Requirements
* Experience with PLS-Tower and/or PLS-Pole for structure modelling
* Exposure to HVDC or underground cable interface design
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards IEng/CEng via IET or similar
* Previous experience working within a consultancy or design-led organisation (as opposed to a construction contractor)
* Knowledge of ENATS 43-8 and related overhead line standards
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Role Summary
Our client delivers high-profile design and engineering services for National Grid, SSEN Transmission, and DNO clients, with active project commitments including major 400kV/132kV substation and overhead line programmes across the UK. This role sits within their growing Power & Energy team and will contribute directly to transmission-scale OHL design projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake detailed OHL design across 132kV–400kV voltage levels, including line routing, sag-tension calculations, conductor selection, and structure analysis
* Produce clearance reports, design drawings, and technical documentation in line with National Grid and DNO standards
* Use PLS-CADD and associated tools (PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole) as primary design software throughout the project lifecycle
* Prepare and review engineering specifications, proposals, and design packages
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams covering substation, civils, and cable disciplines as required
* Contribute to FEED and detailed design stages, supporting construction teams through technical queries and site-related design issues
* Ensure designs comply with relevant standards including ENA, ENATS, and applicable TP documents
Requirements
Essential
* Demonstrable OHL design experience at 132kV and above, ideally within UK transmission
* Proficient in PLS-CADD — this is a non-negotiable requirement for this role
* Strong working knowledge of sag-tension analysis, conductor selection, and clearance calculations
* Familiarity with National Grid technical standards and DNO design processes
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* Ability to work independently within a consultancy environment and manage deliverables to program
Desirable Requirements
* Experience with PLS-Tower and/or PLS-Pole for structure modelling
* Exposure to HVDC or underground cable interface design
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards IEng/CEng via IET or similar
* Previous experience working within a consultancy or design-led organisation (as opposed to a construction contractor)
* Knowledge of ENATS 43-8 and related overhead line standards
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time