Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Virtual GP service

Gym membership discounts

Comprehensive menopause support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Overhead Transmission Line projects. The role includes supervising design engineers and taking responsibility for various related engineering and design activities.

Applicants should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in overhead line engineering, particularly with voltages up to 400kV. The position supports a hybrid working model providing flexibility for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, preferably in Electrical or Power engineering.
• Experience in overhead line engineering up to 400kV.
• Desirable skills include knowledge of PLS CADD / POLE / TOWER.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of design engineers specializing in Overhead Transmission Lines.
• Provide technical evaluations and offer problem-solving solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Overhead line engineering experience up to 400kV

Knowledge of PLS CADD / POLE / TOWER

Experience in upgrading work projects

Ability to travel as projects dictate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little Bit More About Your Role

In the role of Senior Engineer working on Overhead Transmission Line projects, you will be responsible for supervising a team of design engineers specialising in Overhead (OHL) Transmission Lines. This team will be working on a variety of projects encompassing overhead transmission lines ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical evaluations and offering problem‑solving solutions to different team members.
• Prepare written proposals outlining everything stakeholders should know about a project, including the timeline, allocating resources, budget, objectives, and goals.
• Offer technical guidance and input throughout the project implementation, statutory planning, and participation in Public Consultation events.
• Responsible for the engineering and design activities of the team related to the overhead line. This includes PLS‑CADD modelling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag‑tension calculations, insulator/conductor blowout, swing angle, damper system recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, conductor, and insulator selection, etc.
• Conducting feasibility studies, performing conductor thermal ratings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Undertake studies to identify a technically preferred solution / layout to take forward to the Client.
• Actively take part in Industry working groups such as CIGRE, IEEE.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

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

Benefits & Work‑Life Balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage them to bring their whole authentic selves to work, fostering an inclusive culture.

We are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing through programs such as the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, gym membership discounts, and comprehensive menopause support. Additionally, flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the use of bank holiday entitlement are available.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you require workplace adjustments to support your application, please let us know.

Equal Opportunities

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. We are a Disability Confident leader, and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.