Senior Engineer - Over Head Lines

Arcadis; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced transmission line design engineer in India to lead 400 kV and above OHL projects. You will direct design efforts, review calculations, and liaise with clients on technical matters.

The role requires hands-on experience with OHL design, CAD drafting, and international codes, with opportunities to mentor teams and contribute to sustainable infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Over Head Line design, preferably in consulting.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Eng.
• Experience with OHL in US/UK/Australia regions and relevant codes.
• Strong English communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of 400 kV and above transmission lines.
• Provide technical direction to the design team and clients.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, and engineering estimates with QA.
• Coordinate across disciplines and ensure standards compliance.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule; deliver thoroughly documented designs.

Skills

OHL design

Power systems

Team leadership

Structural analysis

CAD drafting

Education

Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Eng. degree

Tools

PLS CADD

PLS TOWER

PLS POLE

STAAD Pro

TEDDS

Job description

Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Working within our Design & Engineering teams, you'll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together.

The role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role Accountabilities

• The individual should have good experience in Transmission Line designs (400kV and above).
• Experience in resolving key issues, and handling execution challenges of Transmission Lines and its foundations including Civil erection works of 400kV and above.
• Depth and breadth of experience in power delivery facilities like overhead transmission distribution, underground transmission distribution, renewable power integration, Smart Grid and more.
• Structural analysis and design of lattice tower and poles (Steel, Wood), plan & profile drawings, conductor sag and tension analysis, developing design criteria for transmission line design and creating bill of materials, engineering estimate, and quality control reviews.
• Provide technical leadership, direction and support to the design team.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule and effectively monitor all work activities.
• Participate in regular meetings and correspond with Clients.
• Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering and leading the engineering effort for the project providing technical support.
• To manage project tasks / responsibilities at agreed budget, quality and timeframe targets.
• To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and Arcadis’ quality system requirements.
• Identify the gap and develop the technical competency of team and ensure the application of relevant international standards and engineering knowledge in various projects.
• Conduct internal reviews and quality checks of engineering drawings and design calculations to ensure compliance with the project's requirements.
• Leading interdisciplinary coordination as required for the project.
• Understanding scope and change in scope when it arises.
• Record man-hour charges accurately into weekly timesheets and ensure the correctness of project and non-project man-hour charges.
• Proactively manage projects, take responsibility for resource allocation, quality assurance and client feedback.
• Identify opportunities and drive implementation of re-engineering strategies to maximize the profitability of design components.
• Pursuing new opportunities, identifying, and documenting scope, schedule, budget and exclusions.
• Liaise with Arcadis lead office representatives and other consultants as appropriate to the project.
• Gain experience and proficiency in Arcadi’s systems and procedures.
• Become familiar and compliant with Health and Safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required relevant to the role from time to time.

Qualifications And Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in Over Head Line design, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s or post graduate degree in Electrical / Civil / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University.
• Consulting experience in OHL in the US / UK / Australia region.
• Exposure in design codes and standards of National Grid UK, and relevant Euro codes and Australia codes for transmission line designs.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
• Organizational skills and proactive approach in project management.
• Actively continue to develop technical knowledge and new emerging technology through regular training.
• Experience in PLS CADD, PLS TOWER, PLS POLE, Staad Pro, TEDDS or other similar software tools.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

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