Design / Senior / Principal OLE Engineer

Locations: West Midlands, Crewe, Derby, York, Manchester

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

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Atkins is one of the world's leading rail engineers. Its rail business is the largest in its field in Europe. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) is an integral part of the UK railway system providing traction power to electric trains on all major main lines. The Atkins OLE design team is one of the longest-established teams in the UK, with roots dating back to British Rail. We have been the OLE Lead Design Organisation on the majority of the recent new electrification schemes in the UK.

We undertake projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction management. Our engineers are skilled in the design of OLE projects, including the production of Layout Plans, Cross sections, Switching cross sections, Section Diagrams and Bonding plans. Our designs encompass all elements of the OLE System from the structural steelwork through to the wiring fittings themselves and electrical feeding arrangements.

We are proudly part of the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA) which is delivering a wide range of renewals and enhancements over an area from North London to the Scottish Border. We have committed forward workload and have a need to expand our design team to support these works.

We have vacancies for designers at all levels (Design, Senior and Principal). you will work in one of our busy design teams producing and checking design drawings, technical reports and calculation sheets, and presenting designs to the Client. There may also be a requirement for site survey activities using specialist OLE survey equipment.

A pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening will be required.

The Individual:

• Able to think logically and laterally, solving problems creatively and assessing them rationally.
• Able to act with initiative and to take responsibility.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team.
• Positive with a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Able to demonstrate experience in a similar role.

Essential:

• Demonstrable understanding of UK OLE systems and previous extensive experience in Designing and Checking Allocation Designs to Form B level.
• Good understanding of the Rail Industry in the UK and the Contractor Client relationship.
• Knowledge of relevant International, National, Railway Group and Network Rail Standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficient in use of Microstation CAD software.
• Good organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Membership of relevant professional institution.