Overview
As an OHL Design Engineer at Arup, you contribute to high‑voltage transmission projects across the UK, from concept through detailed design. You join a multidisciplinary team to deliver feasible, codes-compliant OHL solutions and build your expertise in design practice. The role offers exposure to 33kV–400kV+ systems and a collaborative culture that values learning and professional growth. Your work helps modernise the UK electricity network and support a low‑carbon future. This is an opportunity to shape critical infrastructure and develop alongside experienced engineers.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive pay
- Profit Share
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Accident insurance
- Income protection
Responsibilities
- Support feasibility studies and design reports preparation
- Produce drawings, models, and technical documentation
- Contribute to OHL design tasks such as routing, profiling, and basic calculations
- Work with CAD tools and support digital design outputs
- Collaborate with team to meet programme and quality standards
- Continuously develop technical knowledge and industry standards understanding
Key requirements
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
- Willingness to learn and develop within the OHL field
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and proactive problem solving
- Interest in professional development (e.g., chartership in future)
- Experience in consultancy or within transmission and distribution is beneficial but not essential
- Strong communication
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Overhead line design principles and components
- PLS-CADD or other CAD software
- Basic understanding of sag and tension, line profiling, routing
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Arup is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Leeds that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in security advisory services.
