Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer — Hybrid

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off)

Thrive wellbeing programme

Chartered/CPD support

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks an Engineer to lead a design-focused team working on Overhead Transmission Line projects up to 400kV. You will guide, mentor, and deliver technically robust solutions across feasibility, routing, and performance criteria.

Join a global practice that values innovation, collaboration, and continuing professional development, with flexible working options and opportunities to influence landmark infrastructure.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, preferably Electrical or Power.
• Experience in overhead line engineering up to 400 kV.
• Experience on upgrading work projects with HTLS conductors.
• Knowledge of galloping studies, EMF/Field Effects, Wake effects and AC interference helpful.
• Ability to travel as projects dictate.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical evaluations and problem-solving to team members.
• Prepare proposals outlining project timelines, resources, budget and goals.
• Offer technical guidance throughout implementation and public consultations.
• Lead engineering and design activities for the OHL team (PLS-CADD, routing, structure analysis, sag-tension, insulator/conductor selection).
• Conduct feasibility studies and conductor thermal ratings; ensure standards compliance.
• Identify technically preferred solutions for client review.
• Participate in industry groups like CIGRE and IEEE.

Skills

Overhead line engineering

Leadership

Technical problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (Electrical/Power preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD modelling

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks an Engineer to lead a design-focused team working on Overhead Transmission Line projects up to 400kV. You will guide, mentor, and deliver technically robust solutions across feasibility, routing, and performance criteria.

Join a global practice that values innovation, collaboration, and continuing professional development, with flexible working options and opportunities to influence landmark infrastructure.