Associate HVDC Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Health & wellbeing

Flexible time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate HVDC Engineer to join the Offshore Transmission Team in the UK. You will support asset owners and operators across lifecycle stages of HVDC systems, delivering expert design reviews, testing oversight and technical specifications.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, client engagement and leading a small team of HVDC and electrical engineers. A Chartered status or progress toward CEng is preferred.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards).
• Demonstrable understanding of HVDC station engineering, control & protection and system studies.
• Ability to coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices to identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Interest in actively developing external (client) and internal relationships and participating in working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice for HVDC OEM design reviews.
• Witness HVDC OEM factory testing, on‑site inspections, and commissioning of HVDC projects.
• Develop HVDC projects, including technology review/selection and bid preparation/review.
• Develop technical/functional specifications for HVDC converters.
• Design primary plant layouts for HVDC converter stations.
• Design reviews of HVDC control and protection.
• Provide engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stages.
• Coordinate with client project teams and internal team disciplines.
• Provide OEM support services.
• Supervise site pre‑commissioning and commissioning oversight.
• Conduct due diligence.
• Provide technical expert services.
• Manage a team of HVDC & electrical engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HVDC knowledge

Cross‑team coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Industry bodies (CIGRE/IET) interest

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Job description

Associate HVDC Engineer – Offshore Transmission Team

Join our multi‑disciplinary offshore transmission team as an Associate HVDC Engineer, supporting asset owners and operators of HVDC systems throughout all lifecycle stages of a project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice for HVDC OEM design reviews.
• Witness HVDC OEM factory testing, on‑site inspections, and commissioning of HVDC projects.
• Develop HVDC projects, including technology review/selection and bid preparation/review.
• Develop technical/functional specifications for HVDC converters.
• Design primary plant layouts for HVDC converter stations.
• Design reviews of HVDC control and protection.
• Provide engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stages.
• Coordinate with client project teams and internal team disciplines.
• Provide OEM support services.
• Supervise site pre‑commissioning and commissioning oversight.
• Conduct due diligence.
• Provide technical expert services.
• Manage a team of HVDC & electrical engineers.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards).
• Demonstrable understanding of HVDC station engineering, control & protection and system studies.
• Ability to coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices to identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Interest in actively developing external (client) and internal relationships and participating in working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies.

If you don’t meet all the criteria, we consider candidates whose experience may align with this role and other opportunities within the team.

Benefits & Working Culture

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. We offer a hybrid working policy that lets you work from home two days a week and provides opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. Our employee resource groups promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Health & Wellbeing

Our Thrive programme and Virtual GP service provide you with medical support. We also offer reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

You can take one hour each day for personal activities through the “WSP My Hour” programme, purchase additional leave, and use bank holiday entitlement as required.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Apply today and consider a role that lets you make a positive impact in communities around the world.