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# Principal OHL Design Engineer at AECOM

Seniority in posting: senior

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Glasgow, Scotland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 22, 2026

## Description

AECOM is hiring a Principal OHL Design Engineer for its Transmission & Distribution team to lead complex overhead line design projects, support clients, and contribute to high-voltage infrastructure schemes such as National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade. The role covers PLS-CADD modelling, routing, structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, feasibility studies, quality checks, mentorship, and business development. Candidates need CEng Chartered Engineer status, an engineering or electrical/power engineering degree, transmission-system-operator project experience, and preferably CDAE accreditation and overhead-line experience up to 400kV. The position offers hybrid working and includes core and personalised benefits.

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