Lead Overhead Lines Engineer (m/w/d)

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Dein Aufgabengebiet
At Jacobs , our Energy & Power team is focused in providing a whole system approach, offering end-to-end service to support our clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation and storage solutions. We are helping our clients meet the challenges faced in countries and cities across the globe, providing innovative solutions to address the challenges of replacing conventional thermal power plants with renewable generation.
A career at Jacobs means working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, solving complex challenges and undertake meaningful work that benefits our communities and the world.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
About The Opportunity
Jacobs is committed to playing a leadership role in Global Energy Transition. Our UK and Continental Europe team is growing and we’re looking for a Lead Overhead Lines Engineer to help position Jacobs for success.
We are looking for an experienced Lead Overhead Lines Engineer to be part of a project team responsible for developing and delivering Engineering Solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Projects (132kV and above). The role will be working on projects for National Grid, DNOs, and also for renewable energy projects who need the wind farms or battery storage power transmitted from the power plant and wind farms to join the grid.
What can you expect?
We aim higher. Jacobs want to play a leadership role in Global Energy Transition, making a difference and creating a change. We will support your entrepreneurial mindset to help challenge and bring different, innovative approaches to the way we deliver solutions for our clients. Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow.
One Jacobs. As a Global business addressing energy transition as a united front, you will be encouraged to join our Community of Practice, knowledge sharing across regions to solve the same problems in the most innovative ways.
We’re invested in you and your success. We want to help you to shape a legacy you’re proud of by promoting the opportunity to impart your knowledge and expertise to budding engineers – supporting them as they develop their own successful career paths.
Jacobs recognise the transmission line industry has experienced professionals in distribution line design who may like to enhance their careers in overhead line design. Apply today and we’ll offer training and support to upskill you in distribution line design and high voltage design.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Das bringst Du mit

• Provide overall technical lead in FEED and detailed design for Overhead Line design, routings for all voltage level.
• Manage and lead HV/EHV Overhead Line designs at all project stages in Germany.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s in electrical engineering, but candidates holding HNC/ HND qualifications and proven ability will also be considered
• Membership of a recognized professional institution /organization
• Experience of leading delivery of detailed design solutions in high voltage Overhead Lines up to 500kV including any underground to overhead transition designs requiring HV cabling and their associated interface with the overhead structures.
• Working knowledge of Utility Transmission and Distribution Line Standards
• Has proven experience of OHL system development, design, retrofitting and modification, from 11kV through 400kV
• Expert knowledge in the use of CAD packages such as PLS-CADD
• Proven track record in UK HSE legislation, Risk and CDM management
• You must have significant experience within the electricity industry, relating to OHL System design.
• Ensuring all designs are appropriately reviewed and approved in line with best practice and by an appropriately qualified individual
• Develop and maintain an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrate a commitment to eliminate or minimise those risks
• Work with the resource manager to expand the team.
• Work with the existing team to improve/implement efficient design processes
• Work with the wider team to ensure designs are sustainable and support environmental and planning aspects of the works
• Deal with any issues arising from the construction teams.
• Strong communication skills along with teamworking attributes.
• Fluency in both German and English.
• Customer-focused when dealing with customers, identifying their needs along with business development skills.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
  
  

Here’s What We Offer

• Permanent position in sustainable, future-oriented projects
• Flexible working hours
• Discounted access to gym & fitness studios
• Job bike leasing
• Capital-forming benefits and company pension allowance
• Individual career development opportunities in Germany and internationally
• Diverse employee networks
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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