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Utku Can Aydos

Utku Can Aydos

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

I am a civil engineer with a Master’s degree and over 6 years of experience in steel structures and overhead transmission line design. I am passionate about delivering innovative engineering solutions and contributing to the successful achievement. Committed to continuous professional growth and excellence in the construction and energy sectors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior OHL Design Engineer

Aureos
Nottingham, United Kingdom
01.2025 - Current
  • Design studies in compliance with the UK national standards, including EN50341-2-9 UK NNA, ENA TS 43-125, and TS 2.04
  • Executed refurbishment project designs by utilizing PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower, including structural assessments, stringing reports, and tower optimization
  • Collaborated with project managers to identify and mitigate potential design issues.
  • Reviewed and approved CDS, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.


Project Engineer

Tecnolines Italia S.r.l
Pordenone
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Produced comprehensive stringing layout reports for TERNA using PLS-CADD, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
  • Supporting the execution of overseas projects in Finland and the Netherlands, in cooperation with construction sites, and providing technical support.
  • Preparation of purchase order documents to provide materials needed on-site
  • Developed detailed tender documentation, including cost analysis, bills of quantities, and technical specifications.
  • Conducted quantity surveying activities to support competitive bidding and procurement processes


Design Expert Engineer

Mitaş Industry
Ankara
03.2019 - 02.2024
  • Performed structural design of lattice towers for high-voltage overhead transmission lines in compliance with international standards, including ASCE10-15, ASCE 74-20, EN50341, and IEC 60826.
  • Defined transmission line loadings based on environmental and operational parameters, ensuring reliability and safety
  • Developed detailed 3D tower models and reviewed/validated 2D fabrication drawings for accuracy and constructability
  • Designed tower foundations, including both pad and column types, and micropile
  • Managed design deliverables and coordinated closely with national and international clients (such as AEP, Hydro One, Fichtner, TEIAS) to align project requirements and technical specifications.


Education

Master of Science - Computational Mechanics

Middle East Technical University – METU, Ankara/Türkiye
09.2020 - 12.2023

Thesis Title - “The Effect of Near-fault Directivity on Seismic Collapse Risk of High-Voltage Transmission Towers”

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Middle East Technical University – METU, Ankara/Türkiye
09.2012 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Atatürk Anatolian High School, Ankara/Türkiye
09.2008 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Structural and engineering design of steel and transmission line structures
  • Model-based systems engineering and 3D structural modeling
  • Preparation and management of technical documentation and design reports

Software Skills

  • PLS-Tower - Excellent
  • PLS-CADD - Very Good
  • TEKLA - Very Good
  • Microsoft Excel - Excellent
  • AutoCAD - Excellent
  • SAP2000 - Excellent
  • Matlab - Good
  • ETABS - Good


Languages

Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Elementary

Projects

National and international completed projects in which I have been involved:, 


Tecnolines Italia S.r.l

- FINGRID

- Aurora Section A Line - Ongoing, 

- Execution of the project in coordination with the client and site, 

- TERNA North-East Projects, 

- Preparation of “Piano di Stendimento” Reports, - Structural checking of towers of line to be renewed, - Stringing and sagging chart preparation by PLS-CADD, Mitaş Industry, Ankara, Turkey, - TEIAS H394 400kV Overhead Transmission Line Project, May 2019 – Aug 2021, - Structural design of 2PB1 and 2PE1 towers and reporting, - Foundation design, single and micropile, - Execution of the project in coordination with the customer, - Energinet 150kV Mesballe-Trige Overhead Transmission Line Project, Nov 2019 – Jun 2020, - Detailing the 12 types of towers to be renewed on the line between Mesballe and Trige in Denmark., - Execution of the project in coordination with the customer, - CASA 1000 Transmission System - Pakistan 500kV HVDC Line, July 2020 – Apr 2021, - Syncrude-Worley Canada 72kV Aurora Powerline Relocation, LOT1 - Apr 2020 - Nov 2020, LOT2 - Feb 2020 - Sep 2022, - Structural design of 4 types towers and reporting, - Execution of the project in coordination with the customer, - Syncrude-Worley Canada 72kV MLX-W S4 Infrastructure, Apr 2022 - Sep 2022, - Structural design of one type of tower and reporting, - Execution of the project in coordination with the customer, - Enel Colombia 230kV Windpeshi Transmission Line, Jan 2021 - May 2021, - Structural design of Type B tower and reporting, - Hydro One – Voltage Power Canada 230kV Chatham-Lakeshore Transmission Line, Apr 2022 - Sep 2022, - Structural design of CLS, CLM, and CLH towers and reporting, - Execution of the project in coordination with the customer, - GSE –Fichtner Georgia 220kV BMZ Paliastomi-Ozurgeti Transmission Line, Nov 2021 - Sep 2022, - Structural design of 12B-MA and 22-MA towers and reporting, - AEP-American Electric Power 345kV Towers, Nov 2021 - Sep 2022, - Execution of the project in coordination with the customer, - Dec 2022 – Ongoing - Northshore Project, - Execution of the project in coordination with the customer, - Additionally, I have been involved in design processes for tender purposes for many international projects.

Timeline

Senior OHL Design Engineer - Aureos
01.2025 - Current
Project Engineer - Tecnolines Italia S.r.l
02.2024 - 01.2025
Middle East Technical University – METU - Master of Science, Computational Mechanics
09.2020 - 12.2023
Design Expert Engineer - Mitaş Industry
03.2019 - 02.2024
Middle East Technical University – METU - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
09.2012 - 08.2018
Atatürk Anatolian High School - High School Diploma,
09.2008 - 06.2012
Utku Can Aydos