Senior Engineer OHTL

We WSP a leading engineering consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in transmission tower design, PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, and related software. This role involves working on high-voltage transmission line projects, providing expert design solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Design and analyze overhead transmission lines (11kV, 33kV to 400kV+) using PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, and other tools.
• Optimize line routing, structure spotting, and conductor selection for cost-effective solutions.
• Develop and analyze self-supporting, guyed, and monopole transmission towers.
• Perform structural load analysis, foundation design, and stress calculations.
• Advanced expertise in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.
• Ensure all designs comply with IEEE, IEC, ASCE, NESC, ANSI, and other international standards.
• Conduct electrical clearance studies and load compliance reviews.
• Conduct wind, ice, seismic, and load impact studies as per project locations.
• Ensure electrical and mechanical clearances align with safety requirements.
• Support project teams by providing technical guidance, review of designs, and feasibility assessments.
• Conduct field visits for topographic surveys, line inspections, and validation of design parameters.
• Resolve site-specific technical challenges in collaboration with field teams.
• Develop detailed design reports, drawings, and engineering documentation for project approvals.
• Provide technical recommendations and support tender preparation.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to improve design efficiency.
• Identify and implement cost-effective solutions without compromising quality and safety.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• Experience: 15+ years of overhead transmission line design and tower analysis.
• Software Expertise: Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole or STAAD.Pro, and AutoCAD.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of transmission line engineering principles, materials, and construction practices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to collaborate with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities.

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”.