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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and
connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and
diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance
to shape a career as unique as you.
horizons.
A little more about your role…
Scotland is playing a critical role in delivering the UK's future energy
network.
Significant investment is being made in transmission infrastructure across the
country, with major reinforcement programmes, new connections for renewable
generation and strategic network upgrades helping to support Net Zero ambitions.
Overhead line infrastructure will be central to this transformation, and WSP is
supporting many of the projects that will shape the next generation of the UK's
electricity network.
As a Senior Overhead Line Engineer, you will join a growing team delivering
complex transmission projects across Scotland and the wider UK. Working from our
Glasgow, Edinburgh or Perth offices, you will provide technical leadership on
projects ranging from network reinforcement schemes through to major new
transmission connections supporting offshore wind, renewable energy and grid
infrastructure developments.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering,
environmental, planning and project delivery disciplines, helping clients
develop and deliver safe, efficient and sustainable overhead line solutions.
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in some of the most significant
energy infrastructure projects currently being developed across Scotland, while
helping to grow and strengthen WSP's overhead line capability in the region.
Why join our Scotland Energy Networks team?
• Help Deliver Scotland's Energy Transition: Play a key role in developing the
transmission infrastructure required to connect renewable generation and
support the UK's journey to Net Zero.
• Work on Major Infrastructure Projects: Contribute to high-profile overhead
line projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV, supporting network operators,
developers and major energy clients.
• Build Local Capability: Be part of WSP's continued investment in Scotland,
helping to grow a strong local overhead line engineering capability across
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.
• Technical Leadership Opportunities: Share your expertise, mentor engineers
and contribute to the development of best practice across a growing team.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside specialists in substations,
power systems, cables, environmental services, planning and asset management.
• Professional Development: Access structured development programmes,
mentoring, Chartership support and opportunities to progress into technical,
project or people leadership roles.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working: Balance local office collaboration with flexible
working arrangements that support both project delivery and personal
wellbeing.
This is an excellent opportunity to…
Join a growing overhead line engineering team delivering some of the UK's most
strategically important electricity transmission projects, with particular focus
on Scotland's expanding transmission network.
• Lead and support the delivery of overhead line engineering and design
activities across transmission and distribution projects ranging from 11kV to
400kV.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers within
multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, specifications and
engineering proposals to support project development and delivery.
• Undertake overhead line design activities including route development,
PLS-CADD modelling, structure spotting, clearance assessments, structure
loading, conductor and insulator selection and line optimisation studies.
• Carry out sag-tension calculations, blowout assessments, swing angle studies
and other technical analyses required for overhead line design.
• Support feasibility studies and option assessments to identify technically
preferred solutions for clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical input during stakeholder engagement, statutory planning
processes and public consultation activities.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure designs comply with industry
standards, client requirements and applicable regulations.
• Support project delivery through design reviews, technical assurance
processes and quality management activities.
• Contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions that
improve performance, reduce risk and enhance constructability.
• Actively contribute to technical excellence initiatives and industry forums,
helping to shape the future of overhead line engineering.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Power Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of overhead transmission
line projects up to 400kV.
• Strong understanding of overhead line design principles, including structure
spotting, route optimisation, conductor selection, clearance assessments and
line performance requirements.
• Experience supporting major transmission infrastructure projects, grid
reinforcement schemes, renewable energy connections or wider energy network
developments.
• Experience of conductor upgrade projects, including the application of High
Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductor technologies and network optimisation
solutions.
• Working knowledge of industry design standards, utility requirements and
engineering best practice relating to overhead transmission systems.
• Experience using industry-standard design tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER
and PLS-POLE would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of advanced technical studies including conductor galloping
assessments, EMF and field effects calculations, acoustic assessments, wake
effects and AC interference studies would be beneficial.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and act as a trusted advisor to
clients, project managers and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability
to influence technical discussions and build strong working relationships.
• Experience supporting or participating in technical committees, working
groups and professional organisations such as CIGRE, IEEE or IET would be
advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng), or a demonstrable commitment towards
achieving professional registration.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and client locations
across Scotland, the UK and internationally where required.
• A passion for helping shape Scotland's future energy network and contributing
to the continued growth of WSP's overhead line engineering capability across
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for
making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees,
working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and
around the world.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important
to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a
week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices
across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable
rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic
selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We
celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and
embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee
resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds
to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make
improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at
a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to
medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace
adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex
scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP
flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take
one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the
time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to
purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement
to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we
foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through
training, mentoring, or Chartership.
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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.