Overhead Line Design Engineer (Principal, Senior or Experienced) - Energy

The UK energy sector is undergoing a seismic transformation. Rapidly rising demand, tightening regulation, and ambitious net‑zero commitments are driving unprecedented investment and innovation across Transmission & Distribution . This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the networks that will power the future.

We are interested in speaking with Principal , Senior , and experienced Overhead Line Design Engineers who want to explore future opportunities aligned with our growth strategy. These roles sit within our Transmission & Distribution team and can be based from any of our UK offices, offering flexibility alongside technically challenging, meaningful work.

About the Role

As an Overhead Line Design Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of OHL projects across the UK, working across the full design lifecycle and producing high‑quality technical documentation in line with industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include

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Developing OHL design criteria

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Conducting conductor, structure type and foundation selection

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Performing insulation coordination and lightning performance studies

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Producing core OHL deliverables such as line schedules, plan and profile drawings, staking tables and special crossings designs

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Undertaking feasibility studies to assess technical and economic viability

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Collaborating closely with civil, structural and other engineering disciplines to ensure safe, integrated design solutions

This is a varied and rewarding role that will see you influencing both project outcomes and the wider technical direction of our T&D offering.

Your Impact

In this role, you will help shape the UK's future transmission infrastructure by:

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Delivering robust, compliant OHL designs that support the energy transition

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Applying your expertise in PLS‑CADD to develop new designs and modify existing assets

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Ensuring alignment with UK design standards and regulatory requirements

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Supporting multidisciplinary collaboration to drive safe, efficient and innovative solutions

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Contributing to workload planning and OHL delivery across multiple concurrent projects

Your technical insight and problem‑solving ability will directly influence the resilience and performance of the UK's transmission network.

About You

You will ideally hold a degree in Mechanical , Electrical , Structural or Civil Engineering , or have equivalent industry experience gained through a hands‑on or construction‑based pathway. CEng or IEng status-or progress toward professional registration-would be advantageous.

You bring

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Experience as an Overhead Line Design Engineer or in a closely related T&D role

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Strong capability in PLS‑CADD , covering both new build and modification projects

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A solid understanding of UK OHL design standards and requirements

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Experience working within a consultancy, design & build contractor, or asset owner environment

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Ideally, exposure to complementary disciplines such as HV plant , HV cable design , or T&D civil design

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The ability to manage OHL delivery and workloads across multiple projects

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A collaborative mindset, passion for technical excellence, and commitment to client service

If you meet most-but not all-of the criteria, we still encourage you to express interest. We are committed to developing our people and supporting you to reach your full potential.

Why Join Us?

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work'.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wide ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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