Principal OHL (Overhead Line) Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced engineer for their Energy Networks business, focusing on both Off-Shore and On-Shore Electricity Transmission. The role entails leading a team, supervising design processes, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

The ideal candidate will have a formal engineering background, experience in Overhead Line design, and proficiency with relevant design software. This position supports green investment and new technologies across the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in design, mainly related to Overhead Lines.
• Aware of CDM and Design Risk Assessments.
• Experience in supervising design phases from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the goals of the company to engineers and professionals.
• Be accountable for Technical Standards for the OHL team.
• Lead the team to develop effective strategies and processes.

Skills

Design experience related to Overhead Lines

Familiarity with OHL Design Packages (PLS-CADD, Tower & Pole)

Knowledge of TNO and DNO requirements

Knowledge of ENA and BSI standards

Education

Formal degree in Engineering or above

Tools

PLS-CADD

Tower & Pole

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, the Energy Networks business works across the UK in the Off‑Shore and On‑Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets. You will join a team that designs, plans and delivers new customer connections and network reinforcements to support green investment and new technologies.

A Little More About Your Role

• Communicate the goals of the company to all engineers and professionals in the team.
• Be accountable for Technical Standards for the OHL team, providing final approval of documentation for submission.
• Lead and drive the team to develop and deliver effective and efficient strategies, processes and procedures for technical services.
• Supervise every phase of the design from concept to completion (Concept, Feasibility, FEED and detailed design).
• Create hours estimates to support engineering activities for the business development team.
• Approve designs and estimates for submission.
• Delegate tasks to engineering teams.
• Supervise staff training.
• Perform quality control checks on all systems and products.
• Acknowledge or reward good work.
• Liaise with clients and provide leadership on technical and design issues, health and safety, quality and environmental issues.
• Report to the OHL Director on all aspects of Technical Services, client relationships and team performance.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Demonstrable experience in design, mainly related to Overhead Lines.
• Experience using OHL Design Packages such as PLS‑CADD, Tower & Pole, or similar.
• Aware of TNO and DNO requirements.
• Formal degree in Engineering or above.
• Aware of ENA and BSI standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of CDM and Design Risk Assessments.

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.