2026 Graduate Programme - Energy - Transition

WSP USA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering and Advisory firm is seeking graduates for their Energy Transition team. This role involves collaborating on innovative projects aimed at achieving net zero objectives, contributing to feasibility studies, engineering design, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates should have a master's degree with a minimum 2:2 and a passion for consulting. The firm promotes a supportive culture with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Professional development support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master's degree in a relevant subject.
• Passion for consulting and interest in structural engineering and design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to feasibility studies and engineering design.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in long-term project management and support services.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject (minimum 2:2)

Job description

Overview

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 curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, with opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

We are looking for graduates for our Energy Transition team who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment on a diverse range of clients and projects.

Graduates and Locations

• Low Carbon - Engineering: Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham
• Renewable Power - Onshore Renewables: Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, London and Birmingham

Role and Team

Working as a Graduate in Energy Transition means contributing to exciting and innovative projects across the UK and overseas in specialist services including Low Carbon and Renewable Energy. The Energy Transition team delivers multi-disciplinary services to help clients work toward a net zero future, supporting power generating assets from conventional generation to renewable sources such as wind and solar.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, technical and financial advice, environmental issues, engineering design, process modelling, and construction management. We also provide long-term operational management support services.

Projects

Our teams work on significant assignments, and you will help deliver projects such as:

• Green Hydrogen generation plant design (e.g., PEM-based hydrogen production)
• New CCGT plants being designed and installed globally
• Upgrades and modifications to existing gas networks
• Pipeline routing studies for large distribution networks
• Design of onshore wind turbine foundations
• Design of structures on an innovative energy generation project in the USA
• Inspection work on existing electrical substations in the UK
• Design and review of new solar PV and battery storage projects in the UK and overseas

Our Energy Transition Teams

Renewable Power Generation

WSP’s Renewable Energy Team specialises in key technologies and is supported by in-house multi-disciplinary engineers. Our teams add value at every project phase, with deep consultancy knowledge across the project life cycle. We work with major renewable technologies and specialise in:

• Offshore Wind (Generation and transmission)
• Onshore Wind
• Onshore Solar
• Battery Storage

Day-to-day activities could include:

• Projects including design, delivery, client engagement, and stakeholder management
• Winning work by contributing to proposals and understanding business development and commercial considerations
• Other initiatives driven by the service lines that influence growth

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments while engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Graduate Development Programme

Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development through an engaging blended learning experience, including core business and professional skills training, career development workshops, networking, mentoring for professional registration, and on-the-job experience. We aim to support your path to chartered status with professional bodies.

To learn more, please refer to the Graduate brochure or Graduate website for details. You will receive support to progress through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement.

What We will look for

You should have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s degree in a relevant subject. You will be able to start work in April or September 2026, have a passion for consulting, an interest in structural engineering and design, and a drive to solve problems. You should be willing to share new ideas and collaborate with stakeholders in a dynamic project environment. If you do not meet every criterion, apply anyway and we will assess how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities in our Graduate programme.

Application & Selection

We assess applications on a rolling basis and progress some candidates to final stages before the closing date. To ensure full consideration, apply as early as possible. Details on timelines are available in our Early Careers brochure and application & selection materials.

Our Culture and Benefits

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working to make a difference in communities near and far. We offer work-life balance through hybrid working, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing benefits, and flexible working arrangements including part-time options and time-off flexibility. We support development through training, mentoring, and Chartership pathways.

#WeAreWSP

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are a Disability Confident leader and will interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please indicate if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Expiry

This role is active and not expired at this time.