Design Engineer – OHL

VINCI Energies offers a design leadership role focused on safety, innovation, and professional growth. This onsite position in England, AR leads the technical design of Overhead Transmission Line projects using PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER, reporting to the Head of Design. You will contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture that values continuous improvement and industry engagement.

Benefits and culture

• Lead the technical delivery of OHL design packages across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases using industry-standard tools.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training provided by Senior Design Engineers and the Head of Design.
• Active involvement in peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain high engineering standards.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their progression and skill growth.
• Engagement with cross-disciplinary teams including Substations and Underground Cables to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participation in professional forums and continued knowledge sharing through institutions such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE.
• Support for career development and industry visibility, including opportunities to promote Omexom within the sector.
• Occasional UK travel, approximately one trip every eight weeks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design activities on assigned OHL projects, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Manage the design process for assigned projects with regular engagement to ensure effective delivery.
• Project Controls: Maintain the change register, Early Warning (EW) register, manage Compensation Events (CEs), and monitor PMIs. On some schemes, the SDE will work alongside a Design Manager, focusing on technical delivery and providing updates as required.
• Provide weekly inputs to planners and own the agreed programme.
• Oversee OHL design packages, ensuring technical excellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.
• Provide technical support to other teams (Substations and Underground Cables) as requested.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
• Carry out detailed analyses using PLS-TOWER and PLS-CADD software.
• Conduct technical reviews of subcontractor deliverables related to OHL design.
• Supervise all relevant OHL design deliverables within a reasonable period from joining; training provided by Senior Design Engineers and the Head of Design.
• Participate in peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain high-quality engineering output.
• Provide input for HAZID and HACON meetings.
• Support the development of junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best-practice design techniques.
• Promote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the OHL discipline.
• Participate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.
• Promote Omexom within the industry to assist in developing the business and attracting like-minded individuals who share our values to join the expanding team.
• Occasional travel within the UK is required (approximately one trip every eight weeks).

Requirements

• A degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering or a related discipline; a Master’s degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.
• 2+ years of experience in OHL design.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience in OHL design elements.
• Proficiency in PLS CADD and PLS TOWER; knowledge of AUTOCAD and MS Project is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake complex engineering calculations, simulations, and system assessments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Membership of professional institutions (e.g. IET, CIGRÉ, IEEE) is highly desirable.

Technologies

• PLS CADD
• PLS TOWER
• AUTOCAD
• MS Project

Governance and Stakeholder Interfaces

• Heads of Design (OHL, Underground Cables and Substations)
• Design Managers
• Senior Design Engineers
• Client representatives
• Supplier representatives
• Operations Engineers and Site teams
• Technical Managers
• Internal Design Teams

Person specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate technical competence, leadership, and a commitment to delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They should work well independently while contributing to a friendly, ambitious, and growing team.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in multidisciplinary project environments within the energy transmission or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working on National Grid (NG) and Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) projects.
• Knowledge of relevant UK standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to challenge and improve existing practices through a proactive, innovation-driven mindset.

Values

• Team Spirit & Generosity – collaboration within Omexom to deliver results and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment – adept at managing responsibilities and time to ensure efficient, professional work.
• Integrity and Responsibility – takes ownership of duties to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continuously seeks process improvements and new initiatives to enhance efficiency.