Overview

Join to apply for the Principal OHL (Overhead Line) Engineer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

The Energy Networks team plan, design and deliver new customer connections as well as network reinforcements to ensure the infrastructure is ready for green investment and new technologies. Our Energy Networks team works across the UK and beyond in the Off-Shore Electricity Transmission, On-Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets to help keep the lights on.

What you will do

• Communicating the goals of the company to all engineers and professionals in the team.
• Accountable for Technical Standards for the OHL team. 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
• Supervising every phase of the design from start to completion (Concept, Feasibility, FEED and detailed design)
• Creating hours estimates to carry out engineering activities in support of the business development team.
• Approving designs and estimates for submission
• Delegating tasks to engineering teams.
• Supervising staff training
• Performing quality control checks on all systems and products.
• Acknowledging or rewarding good work.
• Liaise with clients and provide leadership with regard to:
  • Technical and design issues
  • Health and Safety
  • Quality and Environmental issues
• Report to the OHL Director regarding 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 in using any of the OHL Design Packages PLS-CADD, Tower & Pole, or similar
• Awareness of TNO and DNO requirements
• Formal Degree in Engineering or above
• Awareness of ENA and BSI Standards
• Knowledge and understanding of CDM and Design Risk Assessments

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance
  Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds. We promote an inclusive culture with employee resource groups and a focus on integrity and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Thrive programme and Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme; menopause support.
• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities; flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; use of bank holidays to suit you.
• Your development
  Training, mentoring and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Professional Services