Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

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

• Strong understanding of OHTL design principles from 66kV Upto 800kV
• Knowledge of Tower configurations/Conductors/OPGW/Earth wires/ Insulators/ Hardware fittings/Electrical clearances

Software Skills

• PLS-CADD/ PLS - TOWER
• AutoCAD/ MicroStation
• Global Mapper