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Senior Engineer OHTL

WSP Bengaluru, Karnataka senior full-time

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Description

WSP, a leading engineering consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in transmission tower design, PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, and related software. This role involves working on high-voltage transmission line projects, providing expert design solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze overhead transmission lines (11kV, 33kV to 400kV+) using PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, and other tools.
  • Optimize line routing, structure spotting, and conductor selection for cost-effective solutions.
  • Develop and analyze self-supporting, guyed, and monopole transmission towers.
  • Perform structural load analysis, foundation design, and stress calculations.
  • Advanced expertise in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.
  • Ensure all designs comply with IEEE, IEC, ASCE, NESC, ANSI, and other international standards.
  • Conduct electrical clearance studies and load compliance reviews.
  • Conduct wind, ice, seismic, and load impact studies as per project locations.
  • Ensure electrical and mechanical clearances align with safety requirements.
  • Support project teams by providing technical guidance, review of designs, and feasibility assessments.
  • Conduct field visits for topographic surveys, line inspections, and validation of design parameters.
  • Resolve site-specific technical challenges in collaboration with field teams.
  • Develop detailed design reports, drawings, and engineering documentation for project approvals.
  • Provide technical recommendations and support tender preparation.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to improve design efficiency.
  • Identify and implement cost-effective solutions without compromising quality and safety.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
  • Experience: 15+ years of overhead transmission line design and tower analysis.
  • Software Expertise: Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole or STAAD.Pro, and AutoCAD.
  • Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of transmission line engineering principles, materials, and construction practices.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent ability to collaborate with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Required

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