Senior Transmission Overhead Line Electrical Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent multi–disciplinary firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants and Technical Specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

Working across Transmission of up to 765kV. Our teams provide specialist advice and services to internal and external clients. The team is involved in a wide range of transmission projects in the energy, rail, nuclear, building and utilities sectors. These are fantastic long-term opportunities working with our clients in areas such as Solar PV, onshore & offshore wind and interconnectors, utilities, nuclear, data centres and industrial facilities.

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The Opportunity

Due to significant growth across our Energy portfolio Locally and in Arup Globally, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Transmission Overhead Line Electrical Engineer in either our Johannesburg or Cape Town Branch. Performing design, analysis, and optimisation of overhead transmission lines, including tower spotting, route planning, and sag-tension calculations. Leading and managing OHL projects from inception to close-out, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Ensuring all designs comply with relevant national and international standards, such as SANS, IEC 60826, IEEE, NESC, and client-specific requirements. Preparing detailed design documentation, technical reports, specifications for the procurement of materials (BoM/BoQ), and construction documents. Providing technical support during the construction, installation, and commissioning phases of projects. Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and manage expectations.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with the following skills –

·       A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BSc/BEng/BTech) in Electrical Engineering is required. A Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline can be an advantage.

·       Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng is prerequisite.

·       Your role will involve technical delivery and project management within a team but also working individually on various projects.

·       Extensive experience in overhead power line design, construction, and maintenance, experience should specifically cover high voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) transmission systems, such as 132kV up to 765kV.

·       Client/project management in the capacity of a technical lead on project tasks and hands-on knowledge of OHL design software such as: PLSCad and others. Ability to conduct OHL feasibility studies.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.

You'll have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes.

Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover, as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.

Different people, shared values:

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

 We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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Closing date: 9 February 2026

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