Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy Solutions

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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role...

• Join a team passionate about decarbonising energy use in buildings - a vital component of the drive to Net Zero. WSP's Energy Solutions team provide market-leading competency in the development of heat networks and private wire electrical networks. Working with public and private sector clients, we're helping local communities, universities and health trusts to identify, design and deliver decarbonisation solutions for their buildings.
• We're looking to grow our team of Electrical Engineers in response to increasing demand for decarbonisation services.
• You'll be designing grid connections to private wire networks, solar farms, EV charger facilities, battery energy storage sites and low carbon energy centres.
• You'll be supporting the Mechanical team with the design of electrical services for low-carbon energy centre and district energy schemes.
• Your duties will also include:
  • Undertaking site surveys and quality audits.
  • Meeting with clients and contractors on a project basis under suitable guidance.
  • Producing engineering drawings, schedules, specifications and reports in accordance with WSP's project commitments.
  • Preparing feasibility studies.
  • Producing CDM risk assessments.
  • Undertake review of contractor's design submissions.
• You'll ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• We always look to empower our people in their project roles and you'll be encouraged to take on the management of projects and have direct engagement with your clients, and you'll be supported with appropriate training and guidance from your project director.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• You'll have a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification and/or experience) and be looking to broaden your skillset to include design of HV and LV electrical systems.
• You will be comfortable working collaboratively with WSP team members and external parties such as manufacturers, contractors, and clients.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.


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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. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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 - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "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.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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. 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.