Works closely with Survey Teams, Civil/Structural Engineers, Environmental Specialists, and Project teams to ensure technically sound, constructible, and economical line designs.
Route Alignment Development
- Review & validate survey data, GIS information, LiDAR outputs and client route corridors.
- Develop optimized transmission line alignments considering technical, environmental, social, constructability, and commercial constraints.
- Identify route deviations, angle points, and potential risk locations.
Plan & Profile Design
- Prepare Plan & Profile drawings for overhead transmission lines.
- Develop horizontal alignment and longitudinal ground profiles based on survey data.
- Ensure accurate representation of terrain, land features, crossings, and utilities.
- Update drawings based on route revisions and stakeholder comments.
- Maintain consistency between Plan & Profile drawings and structure lists.
Structure Spotting and Optimization
- Perform structure spotting using PLS-CADD or equivalent tools.
- Optimize tower locations considering:
- Sag and tension criteria/ Ground clearance requirements/Span limitations
- Tower utilization/Construction feasibility
- Generate and maintain structure schedules and spotting reports
Clearance and Crossing Analysis
- Verify vertical and horizontal clearances.
- Evaluate crossings with:
- Existing OHTLs/Roads and highways/Railways/
- Pipelines/Communication lines/Buildings and facilities
- Ensure compliance with client specifications, national regulations, IEEE/IEC requirements, and utility standards.
Technical Skills Required
- Solid understanding of OHTL design principles from 66kV Upto 800kV
- Knowledge of Tower configurations/Conductors/OPGW/Earth wires/ Insulators/ Hardware fittings/Electrical clearances