Principal Engineer in the design of 765 kV HVAC lattice transmission towers.
- Develop lattice tower Design Critieria, inclusive of clearances, structural loading, maintainance, and unique weather studies.
- Develop structure framing configurations, design, and detailing.
- Recommend construction alternatives and assess overall tower contructability.
- Develop construction specifications inclusive of all required U.S. codes and standards.
- Perform transmission line optimization studies, considering optimal lattice tower family development, span length, and conductor selection.
- Work closely with Client Standards team to optimize the latttice tower designs, materials, constructability, and maintenance.
- Act as "Engineer of Record" to oversee design process.
- Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
- Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
- Resolving site queries during the construction phase of projects.
- Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
- Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
- Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
- Mentoring and providing guidance to developing engineers within the department.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Manage a team of WSP engineers including direct reports and internal peers to support delivery of tasks identified above.
- Talent is the essence of meeting our client's objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- 15-20 years of relevant post-education experience in transmission line design and lattice tower design, fabrication, and testing.
- Experience with steel transmission lattice tower design at 765 kV HVAC voltage-level.
- Expert working experience with the following U.S. Codes: ASCE 10, ASCE Manual 74, NESC.
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets and other tools.
- Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
- Knowledge of US codes and standards such as IEEE and ANSI
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
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📌 Principal Engineer -lattice Tower Design (Mumbai)
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