Senior Overhead Lines Design Engineer - Global Projects

WSP in Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa's Power & Energy team is seeking a Senior Overhead Lines Design Engineer to deliver high-quality transmission line solutions across South Africa and international markets. You will lead technically complex projects, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to shape resilient energy infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include tower spotting, line profiling, FEED and execution-ready design packages, and ensuring compliance with Eskom standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• At least three years' overhead lines design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD; experience with PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER preferred.
• Knowledge of SANS 10280, IEC 60826, EN 50341 and Eskom requirements.
• Professional registration as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills; travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Lead tower spotting and line profiling for 132 kV to 765 kV overhead line projects using PLS-CADD.
• Deliver FEED, conceptual, detailed and execution-ready design packages.
• Prepare and review line profiles, stringing charts, plan-and-profile drawings, tower schedules and construction inputs.
• Optimise line routes and tower configurations for safety, cost, constructability and environmental performance.
• Integrate survey, LiDAR, DEM and topographical data into design models.
• Apply Eskom requirements and relevant South African and international OHL standards.
• Provide technical input to tenders, proposals, client workshops and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while strengthening quality and technical delivery across the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

WSP Africa's Power & Energy team is seeking a Senior Overhead Lines Design Engineer to deliver high-quality transmission line solutions across South Africa and international markets. You will lead technically complex projects, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to shape resilient energy infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include tower spotting, line profiling, FEED and execution-ready design packages, and ensuring compliance with Eskom standards and