WSP

1 month ago

Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer (Energy)

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Job Summary

Supervise a team of design engineers on Overhead Transmission Line projects across voltage ranges from 11kV to 400kV. Lead technical evaluations, prepare stakeholder proposals, and provide guidance through project implementation, statutory planning, and public consultation. Drive core engineering and design work using tools like PLS-CADD, including routing, structural analysis, calculations, and clearance reporting, while conducting feasibility studies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Location: United Kingdom

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Supervise a team of design engineers specializing in Overhead (OHL) Transmission Lines.
•Provide technical evaluations and solve problems for team members.
•Prepare written project proposals covering timelines, resources, budgets, objectives, and goals.
•Deliver engineering and design activities, including modelling, routing, structure analysis, calculations, recommendations, and selections.
•Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations to identify preferred layouts/solutions and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkGym MembershipPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power engineering.
•Experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
•Experience upgrading work projects, including High Temperature Low Sag conductors.
•Desirable skills: PLS CADD / POLE / TOWER.
•Knowledge of galloping studies and EMF / field effects calculations (wake effect and AC interference for gas pipelines advantageous).

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical or Power engineering

Skills:Problem-solvingTechnical guidanceStakeholder communicationTeam supervision

Tech Stack:PLS-CADDPOLETOWERCIGREIEEE

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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