Overhead Line (OHL) Design engineer

WSP

Sweden

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced OHL design engineers who lead or contribute to overhead line design and coordinate with internal teams.

Best fit for

Experienced OHL design engineers with a focus on medium voltage grids and construction coordination
— “Lead or contribute to overhead line design for medium voltage grids.”
Candidates with prior European or Scandinavian utility project experience and knowledge of PLS-CADD
— “Prior experience working on European or Scandinavian utility projects is a plus.”
Professionals who thrive in collaborative environments with remote and in-office teamwork
— “We strongly encourage close teamwork, even when working remotely.”

Things to consider

The role requires at least three years of experience in overhead power line design (33–130 kV)
— “At least three years experience in overhead power line design (33–130 kV).”
English communication is mandatory, while Swedish is considered a merit
— “it is important that you are comfortable communicating in English. Swedish is a merit.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with sag and tension calculations using international or Scandinavian standards
— “Conduct sag and tension calculations according to international or Scandinavian standards.”
Emphasize your ability to coordinate with internal teams and manage multiple client projects
— “Coordinate with Swedish internal teams.”
Showcase your technical compliance and optimization skills in overhead line design
— “Ensure technical compliance, quality, and design optimization.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Leading or contributing to overhead line design for medium voltage grids

Typical background

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering; 3+ years experience in overhead power line design

Skills & requirements

Required

Overhead Line DesignTower SpottingLine ProfilingSag And Tension Calculations

Preferred

Pls-caddAutocadMicrostationIcetowAvcad

Stack & domain

Overhead Line DesignTower SpottingLine ProfilingRouting StudiesSag And Tension CalculationsPls-caddAutocadMicrostationIcetowAvcadTeamworkProject ManagementTechnical ComplianceQuality AssuranceDesign OptimizationPower NetworksDistribution NetworkTransmissionCableOverhead Lines

About the role

Original posting from WSP

Power Networks provides high quality consultancy services within distribution network (cable and overhead lines) and transmission (cable). We support our clients throughout every stage of the process — from early feasibility studies to design, execution, and project management. Our expertise also includes market, regulatory, and environmental analysis. Today, our work spans overhead lines and underground cables.
At Power Networks, we are approximately 30 employees located across our offices in Stockholm, Göteborg, Skellefteå, Linköping, Karlstad, Uppsala, Karlskrona, Kalmar and Jönköping.
As an Overhead Line (OHL) Design engineer at WSP, you will experience a great variety in your work, engaging in projects for multiple clients and network owners. Typical projects involve design, construction, and calculations within the overhead line segment, covering voltage levels from 30 kV to 130 kV.
Some of your responsibilies will include:
Lead or contribute to overhead line design for medium voltage grids.Perform tower spotting, line profiling, and routing studies.Conduct sag and tension calculations according to international or Scandinavian standards.Coordinate with Swedish internal teams.Ensure technical compliance, quality, and design optimization.
The team works together closely to achieve project goals while continuously sharing knowledge and experience to foster growth.
At WSP, we offer exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of overhead line projects, both big and small. You have the flexibility to focus on what drives you and supports your professional development. With colleagues spread across Sweden, you will collaborate with highly skilled professionals in various specialties. We strongly encourage close teamwork, even when working remotely.
In this role you can be placed at any of WSP’s offices in Sweden or where WSP has offices globally.
To succeed in this role, we believe that you have:
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.At least three years experience in overhead power line design (33–130 kV).Strong competence in tower spotting or sag/tension calculations.Familiarity with PLS-CADD or similar design tools is a strong advantage.Prior experience working on European or Scandinavian utility projects is a plus.Knowledge of AutoCAD or Microstation. If you have experience in Icetow, AvCAD or similar programs, it is a merit. Previous experience working as a consultant is also considered a plus.
Additionally, we consider it a merit if you have familiarity with AMA standards, construction, and workplace safety regulations.
We operate in an international environment, so it is important that you are comfortable communicating in English. Swedish is a merit.
Contact
Omobobola Adetunji People Lead Power Networks, Omobobola.adetunji@wsp.com
Sofie Grettve, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, sofie.grettve@wsp.com
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Application deadline
Selection is ongoing, but we would like to receive your application no later than 30th of November.

Source: WSP careers