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Posted 21 July, 2026

Transmission Design Engineer

X4 Group
Glasgow, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Transmission Design Engineer

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Day Rate: £300-350/day (OUTSIDE IR35)

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Location: Hybrid in Glasgow

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Contract Length: 3 years

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Transmission Design Engineer - Role & Responsibilities

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  • Design BT/Openreach EAD / Ethernet Access Direct and carrier Ethernet circuits for utility substation environments.
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  • Assess site feasibility using Openreach survey outputs, identifying access constraints, routing limitations, and delivery risks.
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  • Produce implementation-ready HLD/LLD design packs, including circuit diagrams, BoM, and as-built documentation.
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  • Evaluate EMI/EMC, Earth Potential Rise (EPR), and fibre vs copper suitability for high-voltage or sensitive sites.
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  • Coordinate with Vodafone, SPEN, BT/Openreach, field engineers, and suppliers to ensure end-to-end design viability and delivery readiness.
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Transmission Design Engineer - Required Experience

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  • Proven experience designing BT/Openreach EAD, leased line, or carrier Ethernet access circuits.
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  • Strong understanding of Openreach delivery lifecycle (survey, order validation, civils, provisioning, and site readiness).
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  • Experience producing telecoms access designs (HLD/LLD, implementation packs, as-built documentation).
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  • Knowledge of fibre access design and limitations of copper in electrically sensitive or substation environments.
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  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations, EPR risks, and telecoms cabinet/rack requirements (e.g., EMC cabinets, ventilation, cable entry).
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Interviews: July 2026

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Start Date: July 2026

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How to Apply:

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Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology