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Overhead Line Design Engineer - Great Grid Upgrade
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Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have defined us for over 80 years, helping us shape a better world together.
Arup delivers transmission and distribution design projects globally. In the UK, our work spans the entire project lifecycle—from concept development to detailed design—supporting diverse clients, including established asset owners and innovative entrants like interconnectors and private wire schemes.
A key initiative is our joint venture with AECOM, acting as design and consenting partners for National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. Over the next decade, this programme will modernise the UK’s electricity network, enabling renewable energy integration and supporting the net zero transition—as part of Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI). These developments will strengthen the nation’s energy infrastructure, ensuring a resilient, low-carbon future.
Roles are available across multiple UK office locations.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineers to join our growing transmission and distribution team. Ideal for early-career engineers with foundational experience or a keen interest in overhead line design, this role offers a supportive environment to develop technical expertise alongside collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll contribute to OHL projects across voltage levels (typically 33kV–400kV+), supporting design activities, technical outputs, and professional growth while aligning with best practice in project delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support feasibility studies and design reporting
- Assist in producing drawings, models, and technical documentation
- Contribute to overhead line tasks, including:
- Routing and line profiling
- Basic sag and tension calculations
- Work with CAD tools to enhance digital design outputs
- Collaborate to meet programme deadlines while upholding quality standards
- Expand technical knowledge and mastery of industry standards
Is This Role for You?
We’re seeking ambitious early-career engineers eager to build a career in transmission and distribution, with foundational knowledge of:
- Overhead line design principles and components
- CAD/CADM software (e.g., PLS-CADD)
- Sag and tension calculations, routing, or line profiling
- Structural elements (e.g., towers, foundations, gantries)
- Engineering design processes and technical reporting
Unhappy at this stage or with questions? Contact rebecca.davies@arup.com—please note: CVs sent via this email will not be processed to comply with GDPR rules.
Requirements
We’re looking for candidates with:
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., electrical, civil)
- Willingness to learn and develop in overhead line engineering
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
- An interest in long-term professional growth (e.g. future chartered membership), though not essentially required
- Consultancy or TD (Transmission & Distribution) experience is beneficial but not essential.
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Why Join Arup?
At Arup, you belong to a dynamic, values-driven collective. Our trust-based ownership model empowers us to shape bold solutions while aligning with our core purpose. Here, you’ll:
- Be part of extraordinary projects – with a collective impact that aligns with your values.
- Earn a competitive, equitable reward package, including:
- Pay + Career Development Awards
- Profit Share (empowering you to benefit from the firm’s collective success)
- Health and wellbeing support – such as medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection
- Flexible work arrangements to meet individual needs (holiday credits, childcare support, etc.)
- Thrive in an environment that fosters innovation, freedom, and responsibility.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. This includes satisfactory proof of immigration status at the time of hiring.
Note: Unfortunately, this role does not offer visa sponsorship.
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