Principal CAD Technician - OHL

WSP Global Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India seeks a skilled transmission-line designer to develop detailed overhead line drawings, GA layouts, and BOM quantities. You will coordinate with Civil/Structural teams, revise drawings from sketches, and ensure quality and schedule adherence.

The role emphasizes EHV project design (AIS/GIS) and mentorship of junior staff while maintaining compliance with drafting standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Create detailed engineering drawings for overhead line routing and towers.
• Prepare GA drawings for Transmission line Towers.
• Review tower GA/outline diagrams and BOM quantities.
• Coordinate design activities with Civil/Structural teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed engineering drawings for EHV projects (AIS/GIS) from sketches or layouts.
• Facilitate coordination of design activities across departments and conduct design reviews.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure compliance with drafting standards.
• Ensure submissions meet high-quality standards and project schedules.

Skills

OHL drafting

PLS CAD

PLS Tower

GA drawing

Tools

PLS CAD

PLS Tower

Job description

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

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.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

• Create detailed engineering drawings for Overhead line routing layout, wire clearance diagrams, scaffold clearance check drawings, Downlead arrangement for towers, georeferenced layout and set drawings.
• Create detailed engineering profile drawings for overhead line routing. PLS CAD & PLS Tower knowledge is an added advantage.
• Preparation of GA drawing for Transmission line Towers.
• Detaling of Tower such as BOQ preparation, SLD, material take off qty.
• Review of Tower General arrangement drawings & Outline diagram
• Create detailed engineering drawings for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV Engineering design is an added advantage.
• Facilitate coordination of design activities across various departments, including Civil/Structural, Networks, and primary engineering team. Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate closely with clients.
• Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts.
• Managing OHL team members and providing the guidance to junior team members.
• Responsible for adhering to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to the drafting practices of selected discipline.
• Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects.
• Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring submissions meet high-quality standards.
• Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
• Collaborate with WSP UK office on design activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.
• Periodic Quality checks to be conducted for other engineers & designers.
• Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision-making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
• Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".