OHL Design Engineer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for OHL Design Engineer on a 6 Month Rolling Contract, based in UK Wide 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