# Principal Engineer HV OHL - Scotland at BakerHicks > Location unclear · Principal · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Abakerhicks%3A4977418101 (read 2026-11-06). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [BakerHicks](https://alderhq.app/companies/bakerhicks) - Location text: Motherwell; Motherwell - Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Motherwell; Motherwell") - Posted: 2026-09-18 (50 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/bakerhicks/jobs/4977418101 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) ### Shape the Future of Scotland's Energy Network At BakerHicks, we're playing a key role in delivering the UK's energy transition. Working alongside our construction colleagues at Morgan Sindall Utility Services, we have experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector and continue to secure major framework commissions and infrastructure projects across the UK. As demand for innovative, sustainable and resilient energy networks increases, we are looking for a Principal Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to establish and lead our OHL design capability in Scotland. Based in our Motherwell office, this is a unique opportunity to influence the growth of a high-performing team while delivering critical transmission projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV. Supported by our established OHL teams across England, you'll play a key role in shaping technical excellence, mentoring future talent, and delivering solutions that make a lasting impact on the UK's energy infrastructure. ### What You'll Be Doing As a Principal OHL Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of new-build and refurbishment overhead line projects while helping to grow and develop our Scottish OHL team. Key responsibilities include: - Leading the delivery of detailed OHL design packages from concept through to implementation. - Providing technical oversight and ensuring designs meet client, industry and regulatory requirements. - Developing and mentoring engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth. - Producing and reviewing calculations, technical specifications, reports and design documentation. - Delivering consultancy services during feasibility and FEED stages, including client presentations and technical reports. - Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation, and sustainability principles. - Managing project delivery to meet quality, programme, budget and safety objectives. - Undertaking OHL line design using PLS-CADD in accordance with BS EN 50341. - Producing and reviewing OHL drawings and design documentation. - Developing wind loading scenarios and load cases in accordance with relevant standards. - Conducting structural analysis using PLS-TOWER. - Producing foundation loading assessments and supporting foundation design activities. - Supporting bid and tender submissions through technical input and estimation. - Managing design risk and ensuring compliance with BakerHicks quality management procedures. - Building strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams. ### About You We're interested in hearing from people who bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability and a collaborative approach. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you could add value to our team, we'd still love to hear from you. ### Qualifications - Degree or Master's degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline). - Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration. ### Why Join BakerHicks? At BakerHicks, we believe great engineering comes from diverse perspectives, inclusive teams and a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to achieve their potential. You'll benefit from: - The opportunity to establish and grow a new OHL team in Scotland. - Meaningful leadership and career progression opportunities. - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. - A collaborative and supportive culture that values knowledge sharing and continuous learning. - The chance to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects that support the UK's net-zero ambitions. - Access to professional development, mentoring and chartership support. - A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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