At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in designing and delivering innovative overhead line projects for green energy.
- Company: Join WSP, a leader in energy networks with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive workplace with a focus on career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while working on cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in overhead line design and a formal engineering degree required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At WSP, the Energy Networks business works across the UK in the Off‑Shore and On‑Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets. You will join a team that designs, plans and delivers new customer connections and network reinforcements to support green investment and new technologies.
A Little More About Your Role
- Communicate the goals of the company to all engineers and professionals in the team.
- Be accountable for Technical Standards for the OHL team, providing final approval of documentation for submission.
- Lead and drive the team to develop and deliver effective and efficient strategies, processes and procedures for technical services.
- Supervise every phase of the design from concept to completion (Concept, Feasibility, FEED and detailed design).
- Create hours estimates to support engineering activities for the business development team.
- Approve designs and estimates for submission.
- Delegate tasks to engineering teams.
- Supervise staff training.
- Perform quality control checks on all systems and products.
- Acknowledge or reward good work.
- Liaise with clients and provide leadership on technical and design issues, health and safety, quality and environmental issues.
- Report to the OHL Director on all aspects of Technical Services, client relationships and team performance.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
- Demonstrable experience in design, mainly related to Overhead Lines.
- Experience using OHL Design Packages such as PLS‑CADD, Tower & Pole, or similar.
- Aware of TNO and DNO requirements.
- Formal degree in Engineering or above.
- Aware of ENA and BSI standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of CDM and Design Risk Assessments.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Principal OHL (Overhead Line) Engineer (Energy) in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Wsp In The Uk & Ireland
WSP is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the Energy Networks sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to extensive training opportunities and the chance to lead impactful projects that support green investment. Located in the UK, WSP offers a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish alongside cutting-edge technologies.
