Principal Engineer- OLE

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking an experienced OLE design lead to drive overhead line engineering projects from Bengaluru. You will manage project teams, deliver design and consultancy inputs, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary rail engineering groups.

You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with quality standards while supporting WSP's growth in railway infrastructure. The role is based in Bengaluru with a focus on OLE design excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field relevant to OLE design.
• 12+ years of experience in OLE/rail design and consultancy.
• Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities for project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead OLE design and consultancy projects from Bengaluru with the team.
• Provide inputs to rail engineering projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers and coordinate with cross-disciplinary groups.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and project quality procedures.

Skills

OLE design

Mentoring

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

To undertake Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) design & engineering activities within the group, Lead the OLE team for projects independently, analyse the project requirements and provide input to the project manager in respect of both design and consultancy services. To provide technical support and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering OLE (design and consultancy) Projects and lead the project teams based in Bengaluru
• Responsible for OLE inputs/outputs to Rail engineering (design and consultancy) projects
• Responsible to contributr OLE engineering input to multi-disciplinary railway engineering (design and consultancy) projects
• Independantly handle Overhead line electrification projects and guide /mentor the OLE team
• Expertise in Preparation, checking and review of Layout plans, Bonding plans, cross sections, switching cross sections, Yard designs, clearance studies, Project report preparation, Bridge calculations and profiling.
• Expertise in Overhead wiring design related calculations. Undertake all the OLE related calculations on project and ensure the compliances
• Interact with other rail disciplines and gather/provide design related information
• Contribute to developing WSP company expertise in OLE engineering and Rail Engineering
• Observation of company quality and project management disciplines and procedures, as relevant to tasks undertaken
• In all activities to contribute to the development of WSP business in the field of railway infrastructure engineering
• Where relevant, observation of learning and development objectives as per Career Development Plan
• Train and mentor Graduate and Junior engineers.
• Communicate Effectively with the lead country.
• Organise Knowledge share and lesson’s learnt sessions from projects/tasks.
• Participate in Internal and External Audit preparations.
• Report writing, Design Calculations and Inter disciplinary meetings to be handled effectively on projects
• Compliance with company safety and ethics policies.
• Ensure the Project delivery with quality and time bound. Responsible for team’s output quality and project submission time adherence

Key Competencies / Skills

• 12-20 years of Experience in OLE design Australian geography experience will be preferred
• Proficient with AutoCad and Microstation
• Excellent mentoring skills
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical
• Proficient with MS office specially Power point
• Professionally accreditated
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Quality and safety oriented design skills with on time delivery approach.

Background Verification (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”.

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