Principal Electrical Engineer (Energy), WSP, UK & Ireland
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Job Description
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, and experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a unique career.
Your Role
* Working with the wider project team to lead and develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs.
* Delivering projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.
* Preparation and development of Electrical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, cable calculations, cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, cable containment design, switchgear configurations/philosophies and producing bill of materials/quantities for electrical systems.
* Working with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participating in technical evaluations of vendor designs.
* Working with owners, operators and investors to assess the condition of electrical assets and their designs for capability, risk, opportunity and need for intervention.
* Developing proposals and bids for the EC&I discipline and contributing to multi‑disciplinary proposals.
Qualifications
* Degree or similar qualification in a relevant Engineering subject supported with significant postgraduate experience in electrical design and/or operation, maintenance and testing.
* Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of a relevant Engineering Institute.
* The ability and desire to assume a lead role in the development of Electrical deliverables and/or the assessment of assets under construction or in operation.
* Knowledge of design, construction and operation of power and energy projects.
* Proven understanding of the design process with the ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts, and experience in producing calculations and/or the commissioning, operation, maintenance and testing of medium and high voltage equipment and systems.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns with 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 the common purpose of creating positive, long‑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 are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you?
Work‑life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies from different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off annual gym memberships), and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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. xkybehq As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, and let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Professional Services