Overview

OHL (Overhead Line) Engineer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland

Role summary and responsibilities below are based on the information provided in the original description.

What you will do

• For the role of Engineer working on Overhead Transmission Line projects, supervise a team of design engineers specializing in Overhead Transmission Lines. The team will work on projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV.
• Provide technical evaluations and offer problem-solving solutions to different team members.
• Prepare written proposals outlining project details including timeline, resources, budget, objectives, and goals.
• Offer technical guidance throughout project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in public consultation events.
• Manage engineering and design activities related to overhead lines (PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, design criteria, sag-tension calculations, insulator/conductor blowout, swing angle, damper system recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, conductor and insulator selection, etc.).
• Conduct feasibility studies, perform conductor thermal ratings, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Undertake studies to identify a technically preferred solution or layout to present to the client.
• Participate in industry working groups such as CIGRE and IEEE.

Qualifications & requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power engineering.
• Prior experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
• Prior experience on upgrading projects such as utilization of High Temperature Low Sag conductors.
• Desirable – PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER.
• Knowledge of conducting galloping studies, EMF and Field Effects Calculation, Wake effect, AC Interference for gas pipelines would be a plus.
• The ability to travel as projects dictate.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• Experience matching the qualifications above and a proactive approach to design and project delivery.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging; a culture that values diverse backgrounds and authentic contributions.
• Health & Wellbeing; Thrive programme and access to healthcare options; workplace adjustments as needed; Gymflex scheme and menopause support package.
• Flex your time with options such as WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, purchasing additional leave, and using bank holiday entitlements as needed.
• Your development through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services