Associate HVDC Engineer (Energy)

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Associate HVDC Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role involves providing expert technical advice, managing project disciplines, and overseeing teams specializing in HVDC systems throughout their lifecycle. Key qualifications include a professional qualification in Electrical Engineering and a strong understanding of HVDC engineering disciplines. This position offers the opportunity to work on major electrical power projects within a supportive and diverse culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of HVDC systems and engineering.
• Ability to coordinate across project disciplines and mitigate technical risks.
• Interest in developing client relationships and participating in professional groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice for HVDC OEM design reviews.
• Witness HVDC OEM factory testing and site inspections.
• Develop technical specifications for HVDC converters.
• Manage a team of HVDC & Electrical Engineers.

Skills

HVDC Station Engineering

Control & Protection

Electrical Engineering

Technical expert services

Risk mitigation

Education

Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards)

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.

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.
• Provide Technical expert services.
• Managing a team of HVDC & Electrical Engineers.

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.

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.

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.