Electrical Engineer - Lighting & Energy Solutions
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Overview
To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Lighting & Energy Solutions team.
A Little More About Your Role
You will provide low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects. You can expect to work on a diverse range of projects for clients in major public and private sector organisations and will become part of a respected and ambitious company supported with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. The type of work we undertake is extremely varied but includes:
* Small and large scale Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure feasibility studies, design, and technical assurance roles. A wide variety ranging from low powered local authority (LEVI) chargers right through to major multi-vector refuelling hubs integrating megawatt charging systems and other low carbon fuels.
* Specification and design of renewable energy generation & energy storage systems to support our client’s decarbonisation and net-zero goals to deliver a more sustainable world.
* The design of innovative urban realm regeneration projects by creating beautiful, vibrant and pleasant public spaces for people to work, live and play in.
* Highway electrical design and assurance across local authority and National Highways client bases.
No two days will be the same, but you could be expected to:
* Support the design team lead on larger scale projects to strive towards a right first-time approach focusing on high-quality outputs. The identification and mitigation of risks is a key aspect to ensure designs are safe and compliant with CDM regulations.
* For smaller scale projects you would be expected to carry out a discipline lead role and be accountable for your disciplines resourcing and ensuring delivery is on track, both commercially and according to the agreed project programme. Reporting any issues encountered in a proactive and timely fashion.
* Contribute within project meetings and reviews to provide input with regards your project responsibilities.
* Coordinate and communicate with other design teams and stakeholders across all projects. This is essential at all stages of projects from understanding scope, identifying your dependencies and right through to later project lifecycle stages such as clash detection workshops.
* Depending on your knowledge and experience you may mentor and develop other technicians and engineers to aid their continued professional development.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* A track record of performing to a high standard whilst undertaking low voltage electrical design preferably within the UK transportation sector.
* Knowledge and experience of providing feasibility, design, installation, maintenance, or technical assurance services within the UK electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure sector and/or the wider UK transportation (road/rail) sector.
* Willingness to develop and grow by taking responsibility for your technical output, programme and financial performance of your work packages.
* Evidence of being a confident communicator and the able to convey your point of view and keep stakeholders informed.
* Have, or seeking to have, registration with the Engineering Council and active membership with a professional institution.
* Hold City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulation certification (C&G 2382).
* Experience with the following software packages is beneficial but not essential AutoCAD, Trimble Amtech ProDesign and Modecsoft ElectricalOM.
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.
What’s In It For You
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate (Continued)
We are committed to development and training, with opportunities to pursue Chartership and professional registration. We offer CPD opportunities, flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, and a supportive environment to grow your knowledge and experience as an individual and as a team leader.
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 – Benefits (Highlights)
* Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (home two days a week) and flexible office collaboration.
* Inclusivity & Belonging – diverse, respectful culture with employee resource groups.
* Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discount, menopause support.
* Flex your time – WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working options, extra leave, bank holiday flex.
* Your development – mentoring, training, Chartership support.
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Advisory note: 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 employer, 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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