Senior Overhead Lines Design Engineer

WSP USA
Full-time Midrand, South Africa other-general
Posted:
February 28, 2026
Location:
Midrand, South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

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

+ Lead all tower spotting and line profiling activities for OHL projects using PLS-Suite (PLSCADD,POLE).
+ Define optimum tower positions considering clearances, spans, conductor sags, terrain, and servitude constraints.
+ Ensure alignment of spotting outputs with electrical, structural, and civil requirements.
+ Drive compliance with Eskom guidelines, SANS 10280, BS EN 50341, and international OHL design standards.
+ Lead and manage independently OHL projects ( local and international) - 132kV to 765kV

2. Design Management

+ Prepare, check, and approve line profiles, stringing charts, and plan-and-profile drawings.
+ Manage inputs from survey data, LiDAR/DEM, and topographi...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Posted: February 28, 2026
Deadline: March 06, 2026