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Design Engineer – OHL

VINCI Energies London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

1mo ago Closed

Full time AutoCAD CAD Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 28, 2026).

Job Description

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.

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