Protection & Control Engineer (Energy) – WSP UK & Ireland
Entry level, Full‑time, Engineering and Information Technology – Professional Services.
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 may be based in Newcastle, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Leeds or Manchester, but you must travel to UK client offices and sites as required.
Responsibilities
* 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 clients to ensure they are technically compliant and meet current legislation and policies.
Key Qualifications
* HNC Electrical Engineering.
* Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
* Knowledge of electrical networks and engineering standards.
* Ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design.
* Experience with main suppliers’ products of substation control equipment (e.g., ABB, Hitachi, Siemens, GE).
* Experience with standard protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870.
* Full driving licence.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Hybrid working – two days a week from home. Flexible “WSP My Hour” for personal activities. Additional paid leave options. Support for health and wellbeing, including a virtual GP service, retirement and flexible benefits such as Gymflex. Inclusive culture.
EEO Statement
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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