Principal Engineer -OHL

The principal Engineer - OHL is responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and maintenance of overhead line electrification systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing project timelines, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver efficient and reliable OHL infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to solve complex engineering problems.

As a Overhead Line Engineer, you will design of a range of Overhead Line Circuits at voltages ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

• Preparing, reviewing, and approving of transmission line tower & foundation design including associated documents and accessories
• Preparing engineering documents related to transmission tower and foundation design.
• Designing as per relevant codes and standards
• Optimizing the overall weight of the tower and foundation with respect to tender quantity/li>
• Performing Sag tension calculation and providing the approximate weight of the tower at the tender stage
• Designing of transmission tower, with the use of PLS Tower software for transmission line design.
• Create all associated Engineering Design calculations and documentation.
• Support the creation of all necessary material bill of quantity schedules.
• Attend site meetings (virtual) and provide ongoing design drawing changes / support as required during project build.
• Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects

• Proven experience in the design of Overhead Line Circuits (Towers and/or Poles) at any voltage up to 400kV.
• Bachelor's in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of all applicable engineering standards.
• The ability to design with PLS- CADD, Tower or similar.
• Experience in overhead line electrification projects
• Knowledge of OHL design and construction standards
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, PLS-CADD)
• Strong project management skills
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of OHL systems
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process - including documents uploaded - is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.