Principal Overhead Line Engineer (Bulgaria)

Location/s: Sofia, Bulgaria

Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda
 

 

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

 

About the business unit  

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. 

 

About the Role:

The Transmission & Distribution division is seeking a Principal Overhead Line Engineer to join our team in delivering major projects globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert OHL engineering advice and input across various projects.
• Ensure designs adhere to relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct specialized studies, including feasibility studies, plan and profile drawings, sag-tension analysis, OHL routing, and technical reports.
• Prepare and review specification

 

Candidate specification 

• Degree qualification in Electrical/Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;
• Experience in an OHL engineering environment including scheme and project / design delivery;
• Good working knowledge of OHL Standards and Codes of Practice;
• Experience in the use of engineering design software to develop designs;
• Ability to promote a high standard of professionalism, effective communication and personal integrity within the design team;
• Mentor and support junior staff;
• Proactive, and proficient in working with clients both internally and externally;
• Ability to work in a team environment.

 

Desirable:

• Experience using OHL engineering software. Example PLS CADD or PLS Tower.
• Deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice;
• Ability to chair meetings, communicate to project team and produce reports; (SENIOR POSITIONS ONLY)
• Provide technical input into proposals.
  
  

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Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

 

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

 

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

 

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

 

• 25 days per year annual leave
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription (certification at NAFEMS or equivalent) 
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to Company performance 
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive   
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

 

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