Senior Overhead Lines Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa 3120d9f8-c806-4f44-99d7-11b56abfdb26 Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

We are seeking an Senior Overhead Lines Design Engineer to join our team at WSP. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Technical Leadership

  2. Lead all tower spotting and line profiling activities for OHL projects using PLS-Suite (PLSCADD,POLE).

  3. Define optimum tower positions considering clearances, spans, conductor sags, terrain, and servitude constraints.
  4. Ensure alignment of spotting outputs with electrical, structural, and civil requirements.
  5. Drive compliance with Eskom guidelines, SANS 10280, BS EN 50341, and international OHL design standards.

  6. Lead and manage independently OHL projects ( local and international) - 132kV to 765kV

  7. Design Management

  8. Prepare, check, and approve line profiles, stringing charts, and plan-and-profile drawings.

  9. Manage inputs from survey data, LiDAR/DEM, and topographical models into PLS-CADD.
  10. Evaluate alternative line routes and tower configurations for cost, constructability, and environmental impact.
  11. Ensure spotting outputs are coordinated with foundation locations and access road planning.

  12. Full design packages (FEED, CONCEPTUAL, DETAILED and EXECUTION READY kV - 765kV)
    Proficiency - Excellent with PLSCADD Suite

  13. Quality & Compliance

  14. Maintain accuracy of spotting and profiling models, ensuring correct application of clearance rules and safety codes.

  15. Conduct peer reviews and internal audits of PLS-CADD outputs.

  16. Champion continuous improvement of tower spotting standards, workflows, and digital datasets.

  17. Project Delivery

  18. Provide tower spotting inputs for feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction planning.

  19. Support construction teams with staking sheets, tower schedules, and setting-out data.

  20. Resolve site issues related to terrain discrepancies, clearance adjustments, or route deviations.
    Contribute to BOQs, material take-offs, and project cost estimates.

  21. Mentorship & Team Development

  22. Mentor junior engineers and designers in PLS-CADD modelling, tower spotting logic, and clearance verification.

  23. Build team capacity in LiDAR integration, terrain modelling, and advanced spotting methodologies.

  24. Review outputs from junior staff, providing technical coaching and QA feedback.
    Team player

  25. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  26. Present spotting methodologies, clearance compliance, and route optimization studies to clients.

  27. Provide technical input for tender submissions, proposals, and client workshops.
  28. Act as the PLS-CADD subject matter expert in multidisciplinary design review sessions.
  29. Strong client relationships and team culture
  30. International Travel and local travel when required

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