Principal OHL Engineer (Energy)
Join WSP to lead the design, delivery and technical governance of Overhead Line (OHL) Engineering across the UK and Ireland.
About WSP
WSP is a global leading professional services firm, supporting customers in the Energy Networks sector with innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions. With 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, WSP delivers projects from conceptual design to construction and operations.
Responsibilities
* Communicate company goals and technical standards to OHL engineering teams.
* Develop, approve and audit design documentation and technical procedures for OHL projects.
* Solve engineering challenges through technical leadership and collaboration with clients, contractors and developers.
* Supervise OHL design phases from concept through detailed design, ensuring quality, safety and environmental standards.
* Create engineering estimates and coordinate business development activities.
* Approve engineering designs and cost estimates for submission to the client and project sponsors.
* Delegate tasks and supervise staff training.
* Perform quality control checks on all OHL designs, systems and products.
* Approve recognition and reward of good work.
* Maintain client relationships and direct technical leadership on design, health and safety, quality and environmental issues.
* Report to the OHL Director on technical services, client relationships and team performance.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in OHL design, including use of OHL design packages such as PLS-CADD, Tower & Pole or similar.
* Awareness of TNO and DNO requirements, and ENA and BSI standards.
* Formal degree in engineering or equivalent.
* Experience in preparing design risk assessments and CDM compliance.
Benefits
WSP offers a hybrid working policy, flexible time and a range of well‑being benefits including a Thrive programme, virtual GP service and flexible leave options.
WSP is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide reasonable workplace adjustments.
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