Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Design Engineer – OLE to provide technical leadership, design assurance, and delivery oversight for Overhead Line Electrification (OLE) systems on Swedish Rail infrastructure projects. This role represents the highest level of technical authority within the OLE discipline, responsible for setting design direction, assuring compliance with Swedish and European standards, mentoring teams, and acting as a key technical interface with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Authority

Act as Principal Engineer / Technical Authority for OLE on Swedish Rail projects
Define OLE system philosophies, design criteria, and technical strategies
Provide technical assurance and sign‑off of OLE designs and calculations
Lead resolution of complex technical issues, non‑conformances, and design risks
Ensure compliance with Trafikverket, EN, IEC, and applicable European standards.

Design & Delivery

Design and Oversee delivery of OLE designs across all project stages:
Feasibility & optioneering
Concept and detailed design
IFC / construction support
Design, Review and approve:
OLE layout plans, cross‑sections, and sectioning diagrams
Wire run, dropper, and conductor allocation schedules
Mast, portal, and foundation arrangements
Clearance, EMC, and electrical safety studies
Loading calculations and formal design reports (Form A / Form B)
Ensure effective integration with Track, Signalling, Telecom, Civil, and Structures.

Client, Project & Stakeholder Interface

Act as key technical point of contact with Swedish clients and partners
Support bid development, technical proposals, and design methodologies
Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and assurance meetings
Provide expert input during audits, independent checks, and client reviews.

People Leadership & Capability Building

Mentor, coach, and technically develop senior and junior OLE engineers
Define discipline best practices, standard details, templates, and workflows
Support capability development within the Global Delivery Centre (GDC/GCC)
Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, and engineering excellence.

Quality, Safety & Governance

Ensure OLE designs follow safe‑by‑design principles
Uphold WSP Quality, HSE, and Engineering Governance frameworks
Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and technical innovation.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Master's degree or professional registration is preferred

Experience

12–18+ years of experience in Railway OLE / Electrification design
Extensive experience on mainline electrified railways
Demonstrated experience as Lead / Principal Engineer on major rail projects
Strong exposure to European or Nordic rail projects (Sweden highly preferred)
Experience working within international, multi‑disciplinary delivery environments

Technical Expertise

In‑depth knowledge of:
Catenary and contact wire systems
Auto‑tensioning and switching arrangements
Mast, portal, and foundation design interfaces
Electrical clearances, EMC, and safety compliance
Strong understanding of system engineering and interface management
Ability to independently review and approve complex calculations and designs

Software & Digital Tools

Bentley MicroStation (essential)
OLE tools such as: OLEMI / UKMS / Mark‑3B (or equivalent international platforms)
Bentley OpenRail and ProjectWise (preferred)
AutoCAD and related CAD/BIM environments.

Professional & Behavioural Competencies

Recognised technical authority with sound engineering judgement
Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication skills for client and leadership engagement.
Strong mentoring and people‑development mindset
Ability to work autonomously with accountability at senior level.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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Principal Engineer OLE