Job Description
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Role Overview
WSP is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime team based in the UK. As part of the team, you will contribute to the technical delivery of a wide range of UK based and international projects for a variety of clients, ranging from local authorities to private clients and international terminal operators.
You will provide input at all stages of project maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. Working under the supervision of senior team members, you will prepare electrical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, cable calculations, cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, cable containment design, switchgear configuration philosophies, and produce bill of materials/quantities for electrical systems in accordance with international standards and client requirements with minimum guidance.
You will draft electrical specifications, review contractor design submissions, and assess them against Employer Requirements, specifications, national and international standards, codes, practice and good working practices. You will work with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participate in technical evaluations of vendor designs. You will work with owners, operators and investors to assess the condition of electrical assets and their designs for their capability, risk, opportunity and need for intervention. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to work closely with clients and develop project management skills.
Your role will be hybrid based; you will have the opportunity to visit sites around the UK to support projects and may be required to travel for short periods of time on overseas projects.
You will work in a highly inclusive and dynamic environment where collaboration, enthusiasm and empathy are highly valued. With support and guidance of team members, you will broaden your existing skills and knowledge which will support your career path with WSP.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Degree or similar qualification in relevant Engineering subject supported with significant post graduate experience in electrical design and/or operation, maintenance and testing.
* Attainment of or working towards professional registration with the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) at Chartered (CEng) level leading to Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
* Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of 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.
* Experience working on Maritime projects for example: container terminals, liquid and dry bulk terminals, offshore wind, roll‑on/roll‑off (ro‑ro) etc.
* Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities and civil engineering skills.
* Able to check and produce quality technical outputs and solutions.
* Capable of coordinating and working effectively with other disciplines and team members.
* Competent in using MS office‑based software.
* Can communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
* Personable, approachable, enthusiastic and empathetic.
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
* Knowledge and practical experience of one or more of the following design tools:
o AutoCAD
o Revit
o AMTECH ProDesign
o ETAP
o PSCAD
o PowerFactory (DIgSILENT)
o Dialux
o Relux
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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