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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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.
A Little More About Your Role
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design a range of Technical Protection & Control solutions for EHV substation projects including both AIS & GIS substations at voltages ranging from 11kV to 400kV. You could be based in one of our Newcastle, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Leeds or Manchester offices but you will need the flexibility to travel to UK client offices and sites as required.
You Will
* Produce a comprehensive suite of protection and control system design drawings for 11kV up to and including 132kV systems.
* Develop new protection solutions to meet the requirement of a future smart grid.
* Integrate protection and SCADA systems to deliver cost‑effective design solutions.
* Create all associated engineering design calculations and documentation.
* Support the creation of all necessary equipment specifications.
* Visit sites to assess project requirements.
* Attend site meetings and provide ongoing design drawing changes / support as required during project build.
* Review designs produced by suppliers and the client to ensure technical compliance and alignment with current legislation and policies.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* HNC Electrical Engineering.
* Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
* Knowledge of electrical networks and engineering standards.
* An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design.
* Knowledge and experience of working with main suppliers’ products of substation control equipment (such as ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE).
* Experience in main standard protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870.
* Full driving licence.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we’re dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s In It For You?
* Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
* We celebrate authenticity, support each other and embrace a culture of inclusion and belonging.
* Health & Wellbeing: We provide a Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments and a gymflex scheme.
* Flex your time: The “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities. We also offer part‑time, flexible working arrangements and bank holiday entitlements.
* Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership.
We Are WSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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