JD for Sr. Engineer/Engineer Transmission Line Design
Key Responsibilities
1. Route & Profile Engineering
• Preparation of route alignment drawings using survey data
• Development of tower spotting and optimization
• Preparation of longitudinal profiles and sag templates
2. Electrical & Mechanical Design
• Conductor selection and configuration
• Calculation of:
o Sag & tension
o Clearances (ground, electrical, statutory)
• Insulation coordination and string configuration
3. Tower & Structural Engineering Coordination
• Selection of tower types (suspension, tension, terminal)
• Coordination with structural team for tower design & loading data
• Review of tower drawings and fabrication details
4. Foundation Engineering Coordination
• Soil data review and classification
• Selection of suitable foundation types
• Coordination for foundation design and BOQ
5. BOQ & Costing (Pre-bid & Execution)
• Preparation of engineering BOQs for transmission line projects
• Quantity estimation for:
o Towers
o Conductors
o Insulators
o Hardware fittings
• Support in tendering and cost optimization
6. Survey & Site Coordination
• Review of survey reports (topographical, soil investigation)
• Conducting site visits for route validation and issue resolution
• Coordination with execution team during construction
7. Documentation & Drawings
• Preparation and review of:
o Route maps
- Tower schedules
o Stringing charts
o Clearance charts
• Ensuring proper documentation control
8. Standards & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with:
o IEC
o IEEE
o IS standards and utility guidelines
Candidate Profile
Educational Qualification
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Civil Engineering
• M.Tech (Power Systems / Structural) – Preferred
Experience
• 5–7 years in transmission line design (HV/EHV)
• Experience up to 220kV / 400kV / 765kV lines preferred
Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of:
o Transmission line design principles
o Sag-tension calculations
o Tower spotting and profiling
• Hands-on experience with:
o AutoCAD
o MS Excel (for design calculations)
• Exposure to tools like:
o PLS-CADD (preferred)
Behavioral Skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Solid coordination and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Key Deliverables
• Route alignment & profile drawings
• Tower spotting & schedules
• BOQ and quantity estimations
• Design calculations (sag, tension, clearance)
• Technical inputs for tender and execution