Principal Engineer - Overhead Transmission

WSP USA; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support a broad portfolio of power networks and projects. The role interfaces with engineering teams, clients and regulators to understand requirements and develop solutions while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The candidate will design overhead transmission components, perform sag and loading analyses using PLS CADD, and contribute to project delivery through collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical engineering is required.
• 14+ years of experience in overhead transmission line design is required.
• Experience designing UK or Nordics overhead line circuits up to 400 kV is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PLS Tower models per international codes and conduct sag tension calculations.
• Prepare loading calculations in Excel and in PLS CADD.
• Attend site meetings (virtual) and provide design drawing changes and support during project build.
• Spot towers with LiDAR data and prepare engineering documents for transmission towers and foundations.

Skills

PLS Tower

PLS CADD

AutoCAD

Eurocode

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical engineering

Tools

PLS Tower

PLS Pole

Job description

Our Power and transmission section in GCC India - Sweden is looking for an overhead transmission line Engineer to support our wide portfolio of power networks and generation, and infrastructure projects, with a focus on our ever-growing portfolio of projects and clients seeking support with overhead transmission line design. Members of our power and transmission team not only perform the line design, but directly interact with colleagues in our other engineering teams, and with clients and regulators to understand requirements and negotiate solutions.

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.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.

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

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• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.

• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

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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.

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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.

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Requirements, Technical:

• Knows to Prepare Technical Abstract from feasibility study and Specification.

• Prepare Sag tension calculations using PLS CADD with defined weathering conditions, clearance checks and loading conditions using PLS Tower, in line with the specifications as per international standards.

• Prepare loading calculations in excel & as well as in PLS CADD (Power Line Systems - Computer Aided Design and Drafting) software.

• Preparation of PLS tower models as per international codes.

• Spotting of Towers with Lidar Data.

• Preparing engineering documents related to transmission tower, foundation design calculations etc.,

• Attend site meetings (virtual) and provide ongoing design drawing changes / support as required during project build.

• Knowledge of all applicable engineering standards.

Key Competencies / Skills:

• Proven experience in the design of UK or Nordics Overhead Line Circuits (Towers and/or Poles) at any voltage up to 400kV.

• Experience with PLS Tower/PLS pole for Tower Development is required.

• Tower Spotting using PLS CADD is mandatory. AutoCAD experience is required.

• Eurocode experience is preferred.

• Wood transmission line pole design, Structural Design experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external clients.

• Deliver superior quality designs and deliverables that meet the technical schedule.

• Good communication skills, Team work, experience in working with countries outside India.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical engineering, 14+ years of experience in the domain of activities.

• Professional Qualification or near Chartered members are preferred.

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”.