Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer – Ireland (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

WSP in Ireland invites a senior overhead line engineer to lead the design and delivery of transmission projects up to 400kV, supporting Ireland's energy transition. You will provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, develop routes, perform PLS-CADD modelling, and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and opportunities to grow local capability.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering required.
• Experience in overhead transmission line design up to 400kV.
• Strong understanding of design principles and route optimization.
• Experience with major transmission projects and renewable connections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver overhead line design activities for transmission projects (11kV–400kV).
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers in multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and proposals for project development and delivery.
• Perform route development, PLS-CADD modelling, structure spotting, clearance assessments and line optimization studies.
• Support feasibility studies and stakeholder engagement with technical input.

Skills

Overhead transmission line design

Technical leadership

Grid reinforcement experience

Renewable energy connections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Power Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

Ireland is playing a critical role in delivering the future energy network. Significant investment is being made in transmission infrastructure across the country, with major reinforcement programmes, new connections for renewable generation and strategic network upgrades helping to support Net Zero ambitions. Overhead line infrastructure will be central to this transformation, and WSP is supporting many of the projects that will shape the next generation of the UK's electricity network.

Why join our Ireland Energy Networks team?

• Help Deliver Ireland's Energy Transition: Play a key role in developing the transmission infrastructure required to connect renewable generation and support the UK's journey to Net Zero.
• Work on Major Infrastructure Projects: Contribute to high-profile overhead line projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV, supporting network operators, developers and major energy clients.
• Build Local Capability: Be part of WSP's continued investment in Ireland, helping to grow a strong local overhead line engineering capability.
• Technical Leadership Opportunities: Share your expertise, mentor engineers and contribute to the development of best practice across a growing team.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside specialists in substations, power systems, cables, environmental services, planning and asset management.
• Professional Development: Access structured development programmes, mentoring, Chartership support and opportunities to progress into technical, project or people leadership roles.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working: Balance local office collaboration with flexible working arrangements that support both project delivery and personal wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity to…

Join a growing overhead line engineering team delivering some of the most strategically important electricity transmission projects, with particular focus on Ireland's expanding transmission network.

• Lead and support the delivery of overhead line engineering and design activities across transmission and distribution projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, specifications and engineering proposals to support project development and delivery.
• Undertake overhead line design activities including route development, PLS-CADD modelling, structure spotting, clearance assessments, structure loading, conductor and insulator selection and line optimisation studies.
• Carry out sag-tension calculations, blowout assessments, swing angle studies and other technical analyses required for overhead line design.
• Support feasibility studies and option assessments to identify technically preferred solutions for clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical input during stakeholder engagement, statutory planning processes and public consultation activities.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure designs comply with industry standards, client requirements and applicable regulations.
• Support project delivery through design reviews, technical assurance processes and quality management activities.
• Contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions that improve performance, reduce risk and enhance constructability.
• Actively contribute to technical excellence initiatives and industry forums, helping to shape the future of overhead line engineering.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Power Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of overhead transmission line projects up to 400kV.
• Strong understanding of overhead line design principles, including structure spotting, route optimisation, conductor selection, clearance assessments and line performance requirements.
• Experience supporting major transmission infrastructure projects, grid reinforcement schemes, renewable energy connections