Principal Engineer Overhead Lines (OHL)

Jacobs
📍 leeds, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Principal Engineer – OHL – Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Engineer – OHL to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, including high‑voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission system assets, HV overhead lines, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using software tools such as PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD and Microstation.
  • Oversee technical activities, line routing, sag‑tension calculations, structure analysis, conductor selection, clearance reports, and design ...

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Job Details

  • Location leeds, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 10, 2026