Due to the expanding workload in AECOM’s existing Network Rail Framework contracts and a major new Electrification Scheme the Transportation team currently have a vacancy as an Overhead Line Engineer with experience working on Network Rail’s infrastructure and other railway /metro environments in the Manchester or Birmingham offices.

Working as part of a well-established OLE team, you will be responsible for managing and delivering safe, economical and quality projects for a variety of clients to meet their objectives and requirements.

The Principal Overhead Line Engineer will report to the Regional Lead and work together across all disciplines to achieve the best system design approach for each project. This role may include responsibility for leading a team of engineers and designers.

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of a Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) and Lead designer duties for OLE design Schemes.
• Delivery and management of the production of technical designs for OLE including Layout Plans, Cross Sections, Allocations, Isolation Diagrams updates, bonding designs, and supporting reports and calculations.
• To develop OLE designs through the different stages of the project life cycle for complex sites.
• Ensuring designs are delivered in line with relevant, current design standards, are constructible, and apply Safe by Design principles.
• Work within financial and programme constraints, monitoring expenditure against the project fee.
• Communicate effectively with other design/construction disciplines and sub-contractors
• Prepare fee proposal and agree with Director for submission to client, including resources and programme
• Respond to design queries during the construction phase and attend site meetings if required.
• Project Engineer Duties for Network Rail subject to successful assessment by the Designated Project Engineer via Form F0054.Commercial
• Maintain cost-effective standards for OLE designs
• Contribute to the development of continuous improvement plans
• Develop and maintain client relationships as appropriate
• Prepare bids and tender submission

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng or MEng degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) and member of a professional institution.

Preferred experience:

• Proven Contractors Responsible Engineering (CRE) experience of significant Overhead Line electrical technical design
• Comprehensive knowledge and Experienced in OLEMI and other OLE ranges i.e. UKMS, Series-1, Series-2, Mk3B, GEFF, Mk1, SICAT, SNCF, UK1 etc.
• Familiar with Isolation diagrams and their update process.
• Understanding of Earthing & Bonding required for electrification
• Proficient in Bentley MicroStation CAD software
• Excellent communications and organization Skills.
• Understanding of CSM-RA & Health and Safety including CDM
• Candidates will be able to provide the experience of working in a 3D common data environment working to BI
• Previous Design CRE Roles