Site Transmission Line Supervisor – 500 kV Overhead Transmission Line

Company Description

AFRY is a global engineering, design, and advisory company committed to accelerating the transition towards a sustainable and resilient society. With approximately 18,000 experts across more than 50 countries, AFRY supports clients in the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors by transforming today's challenges into lasting, sustainable solutions.

In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, AFRY is a leading consulting and engineering company in the power sector, with over 500 professionals delivering projects across power generation, renewable energy, and transmission and distribution.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Transmission Line Supervisor – 500 kV Overhead Transmission Line for a major transmission infrastructure project in Lao PDR. This site-based role will support the construction supervision of a 500 kV double-circuit overhead transmission line, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, HSSE requirements, and project schedules while acting as the Owner's Engineer onsite.

At AFRY, we engineer change by combining expertise, innovation, and collaboration to create sustainable solutions. Join our diverse team and help shape the future of energy across the Asia-Pacific region.

Job Description

As the Transmission Line Supervisor, you will act as the Owner's Engineer onsite, supervising the construction of a 500 kV double-circuit overhead transmission line in Lao PDR. You will ensure that all construction activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, international standards, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise transmission line construction activities, including foundations, tower erection, conductor stringing, OPGW installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with project HSSE requirements, IFC/World Bank EHS Guidelines, IEC standards, and local regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, witness testing, identify non-conformities, and support quality assurance and corrective actions.
• Track project progress, verify completed quantities, identify construction risks, and support mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site reports, NCRs, safety observations, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transmission line construction or construction supervision.
• Proven experience on at least two (2) overhead transmission line projects of 500 kV or above.
• Experience in long-distance transmission line projects (150 km or more) and construction in mountainous terrain is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transmission line construction methods, tower erection, conductor stringing, OPGW installation, grounding systems, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiar with IEC standards, IEEE standards, CIGRE guidelines, IFC EHS Guidelines, and construction quality and HSE management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD and PLS-CADD is an advantage.
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Lao or Thai is an advantage.

Additional Information

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.