Senior Foundation Engineer (Overhead Lines)

Overview

Design and construct overhead line foundations for complex transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design standards
• process improvement
• innovation lead
• skill development
• technical support
• foundation selection

Tasks

-Promote best practices with OHL foundation design and installation through suggested improvements in specifications, technology options and management of engineering risks. -Develop and improve engineering processes associated with the selection of foundation types and the review of foundations. Engage and work with our Network Engineering team to develop and improve internal SSEN standards associated with OHL foundation design. -Proactively identify, develop, champion and technically lead innovation projects in the OHL foundation area, including helping to convert innovation developments into business as usual. -Develop OHL and Civil Engineers’ skills with respect to ground investigation, geotechnical design and structural design of OHL foundations. -Support projects where technically complex foundation and geotechnical issues occur, using your specialist technical expertise and knowledge to help resolve them.

Requirements

• geotechnical
• structural
• foundations
• stakeholder management
• communication
• chartered engineer

What You Bring

-Demonstrable experience working with geotechnical and structural design of spread foundations and piled foundations, and be comfortable technically assessing issues and evaluating a range of technical solutions. -Be confident working alongside key stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, with an appetite for building strong, lasting relationships. -Effective communication skills; you should be able to communicate often complex technical issues clearly and concisely to facilitate decision making by senior management. -Ideally, Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

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About Ssen Transmission

-plays a key role in delivering electricity to millions of people across the UK, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. -specializes in integrating renewable energy, including wind and solar, into the national grid, supporting the UK's transition to net zero. -focuses on maintaining and upgrading high-voltage infrastructure to meet future energy demands and enhance grid resilience. -typical projects include major infrastructure upgrades, large-scale energy transmission systems, and facilitating the connection of renewable power sources. -is at the forefront of using digital technologies and innovation to improve grid efficiency and performance. -notable for its commitment to future-proofing the energy landscape, continues to lead the way in providing smart, sustainable energy solutions.

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Security Clearance

-criminality check required -credit check required