Overhead Transmission Line

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Arup Full time

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Around the globe, Arup’s electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers.

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The Opportunity 


Our growing teams are seeking candidates with a developing skill within transmission and distribution; and working knowledge of PLS CADD/ Tower for design line work coupled with a broader CAD skillset. 
The successful candidate will possess a background in EHV OHL design (33kv-400kV) working in construction, procurement, and consultancy on a variety of projects and in turn we will guide your professional development and recognition within the sector. 

Working with a team of CAD technicians your role will involve providing programme updates to the Principal Engineers for the duration of the project life. - Highlighting any quality and delivery risks. - Provide a technical interface with 3rd parties - comprehension of IEC standards - Proficiency in associated technical specifications from clients such as National Grid. Preparation of feasibility studies, outline and detailed design technical reports and other written documents. - Design and detailing of construction design drawings. - Production of design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents. – 
Contribute to HAZID and Risks reviews as appropriate - To apply a safety by design approach in line with CDM remit.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 


Is this role right for you?

The successful candidate will be skilled in some or all of the following; Structural design for powerlines (but not necessarily, as a consultant): Design of substation OHL equipment and line termination gantry structures & Cable Sealing Ends; Design powerlines with PLS-CADD and powerline towers with PLS-Tower; Sag & tension calculations; - Catenary System design; - Line Profiling; - Gantry study; - Tower setting levels; - Environmental loads; - Insulator set design; - Overhead Line Wire Clearance; - Route plans; - Material Quantification - Short Circuit study
You will be involved in designing powerline structural foundations, including piled, pad, and rock-anchor foundations; The Investigation and proposed remedial actions for damaged or corroded structures: corroded structures (remaining life and remedial action):Substation structures; Power line structures (11kV to 400kV); Structural loading; Foundation design, including field testing; Stays and anchors; Cross-Arm design

Minimum standards are as follows;

Degree qualified in relevant disciplineProfessionally Qualified (or working towards) Strong programme/project delivery skillsBESC and Person Training – National Grid (preferred) 

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.


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