Senior Overhead Line Engineer

Location/s: Belgrade Serbia
Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda
Hiring manager contact: Paul Foley

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit:
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

About the role:
The Transmission & Distribution division is recruiting a Senior Overhead Line Engineer to be part of an integral team delivering large projects across the world. We are looking for a candidate who will provide specialist engineering advice and input across a variety of projects.

• Perform, review, and approve High Voltage OHL designs complying with relevant international standards;
• Proficient in writing and reviewing reports;
• Ensure designs approved for delivery comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures;
• Proficient in leading the preparation, coordination, and review of design drawings;
• Update or create design standards and related documentation to ensure continued compliance with standards and industry best practices;
• Carry out studies in specialist areas such as line and foundation design, tower spotting, sag-tension, plan and profile, conductor selection, structural design of lattice towers, structural design of steel poles, and wood pole design;
• Prepare, review, and manage specifications, schedules, BOQs, and other design documentation;
• Provide information as required to identify the best approach for the successful completion of the project in complex multi-disciplinary issues involving other groups;
• Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet business and project needs;
• Provide competitive design solutions to support the achievement of MM's client objectives;
• Be proficient in the use of engineering software to prepare transmission and distribution lines designs including PLS CADD, PLS Tower, PLS Pole;
• Deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practices;
• Management of construction activities by contractor, lead project and design review meetings;
• Provide technical input into proposals.

Candidate Specification:

• BSc or Master's degree qualification in Civil Structural Engineering or equivalent with numerous years of relevant experience;
• Experience in an OHL engineering environment including significant scheme and project/design management and proven track record of scheme delivery;
• Experience in an OHL engineering environment including significant scheme and project/design management and proven track record of scheme delivery;
• Able to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies;
• Manage or complete Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies;
• Proficient in the use of engineering design software including PLS-CADD (required).
• Working knowledge of design quality assurance processes to ensure that designs meet quality requirements;
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the requirements and application of Safety design requirements;
• Ability to promote a high standard of professionalism, effective communication, and personal integrity within the design team.
• Proactive, and proficient in working with clients both internally and externally
• Ability to chair meetings, communicate to project team, and produce reports
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable not essential:

• PLS-Tower (required), PLS-Pole (required), and AutoCAD and other design software to develop designs;
• Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations;
• Working knowledge of appropriate British and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to the design of transmission and distribution OHLs;

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 22 days per year annual leave
• Life and accident insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription 
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to Company performance 
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive   
• Benefits that suit you, including a meal allowance, annual leave allowance, and reimbursement of monthly public transport costs 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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