Principal Electrical Engineer (Energy) – WSP – Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Job Description
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, and experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Role Overview
A little more about 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 configuration 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 their capability, risk, opportunity and need for intervention.
* Developing proposals and bids for the EC&I discipline and contributing to multi‑disciplinary proposals.
Energy Transition Team
Our team provides services to clients from inception through development, construction, operation and decommissioning, supporting the entire project lifecycle. Expertise covers all Energy Transition generation and conversion technologies, including novel, first‑of‑a‑kind concepts and other low or zero carbon technology. We work with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, contractors and OEMs to safely deliver projects while exceeding client expectations.
Requirements
* Degree or similar qualification in a relevant engineering subject, supported with significant postgraduate experience in electrical design, 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 developing electrical deliverables and or assessing assets under construction or in operation.
* Knowledge of design, construction and operation of power and energy projects.
* Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts and experience in producing calculations or commissioning, operation, maintenance and testing of medium and high voltage equipment and systems.
We Value
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.
Benefits & Development
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy with two days a week from home, and modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage authenticity.
Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, comprehensive menopause support.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows taking one hour each day for personal activities.
Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement.
Development and training: mentoring and chartership support.
About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With 72,800 passionate people worldwide, we create positive, long‑lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity and inclusion. Over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland serve local communities with international expertise.
Contact and Application
Apply today and join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
Seniorities
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Professional Services
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WE ARE WSP: Eligibility statement.
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