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Aecom

Principal Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer

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Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior engineer leading HV overhead line design and delivery
8d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Office Full-Time
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
pls‑cadd
pls‑tower
sag‑tension
insulation coordination
design deliverables
client coordination
  • Assess the structural adequacy of towers/poles for reconductoring, uprating, or retrofit purposes.
  • Coordinating with drafting, structural, civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams for integrated design outputs.
  • Coordination and technical leadership in the delivery of HV transmission line engineering and design projects/packages.
  • Preparing and reviewing design deliverables including plan/profile drawings, stringing charts, structure schedules, and loading reports.
  • Developing transmission line alignments, profiles, and structure spotting using PLS-CADD.
  • Contribute to constructability assessments including cranage, access, erection sequencing, and outage constraints.
  • Leading and/or contributing to the following project types:
  • Supporting delivery of construction-ready drawings and material schedules.
  • Perform insulation coordination studies, including BIL ratings, insulator string design, and strike/arcing distance assessments.
  • Prepare or review general arrangement drawings, connection details, fabrication drawings, and part lists.
  • Assessing tower and pole structure loading and coordinating foundation designs with geotechnical inputs.
  • Planning, scheduling, and execution of HV transmission line projects including:
  • Coordinate with project managers, clients and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Performing sag-tension analysis and validating clearances in accordance with relevant standards (e.g. EN 50341, NG TS 2.04).
  • Uprating and clearance improvement studies
  • Support or lead foundation assessments and designs (pad, pile, raft, grillage) in collaboration with geotechnical engineers.
  • Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and design innovation.
  • Model towers or poles using PLS-TOWER or PLS-POLE, including strength, stability, and member capacity checks.
  • Prepare cost estimates, project budgets, and resource allocation plans.
  • Contribute to EMF, induction, and line loss analysis using applicable software; coordinate termination and bonding interfaces with substation teams.
  • Conduct shielding angle analysis, critical span evaluations, and lightning protection adequacy assessments.
  • Participating in design reviews, QA/verification processes, and constructability assessments.
  • Select appropriate conductor types, earthwires, and OPGW based on system requirements and environmental factors.
  • Review electrical clearances and evaluate thermal ratings of line sections under different loading scenarios.
What you bring
hv ohl
sag‑tension
opgw
chartered
8‑13 years
engineering degree
  • Demonstrated experience delivering a range of HV OHL projects including new builds, reconductoring, uprating, and asset renewals.
  • Reconductoring and sag-tension recalculations
  • OPGW or earthwire replacement and shielding reviews
  • Structure/pole strength assessments and retrofits
  • Foundation strengthening (e.g., pile extensions, grillage upgrades)
  • Proven ability to coordinate across disciplines and review detailed technical outputs to a high standard.
  • Chartered or Professional Engineer status (or working towards it) is preferred.
  • A minimum of 8–13 years of relevant experience in HV (132kV+) overhead line transmission design and delivery.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering) is essential.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
  • Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
  • Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
  • Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
Culture + Values
  • Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
  • Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
  • Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
  • Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
  • Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
  • Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
  • Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
  • Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
  • Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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