Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP Global Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Cambridge is seeking an Electrical Engineer with building services experience. You will work on UK/European regulation-compliant designs, contribute to detailed design packages and coordinate with the discipline lead and project team.

Based in our Cambridge office, you will use Revit MEP and other design software to develop layouts, perform cable and lighting calculations, and support multidisciplinary delivery on key projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline (BEng/BSc/MEng).
• Accredited honours degree (CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council) or equivalent experience toward chartership.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Revit MEP training applied to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Meet the requirements of an 'Engineer' grade on projects with your discipline.
• Work with initiative under supervision on technical aspects.
• Interpret project needs and deliver to full scope.
• Proficient in detailed design and performance specifications for the discipline.
• Provide design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Review and input to detailed design programme and ensure resources.

Skills

Electrical engineering in building }

UK/EU regulations understanding

UK project experience in MEP

Electrical design software knowledge

Revit MEP / 3D design software

Technical communication / graphical

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree

Working towards IEng or CEng status

RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

Tools

Revit MEP software

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.

To find out more about our Building Services Mechanical & Electrical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing

A little more about your role…

• Meeting the requirements of an'Engineer' grade and have a proven track record of working on projects for your discipline as part of the overall project team.
• Able to work using their own initiative with supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline.
• Able to work under the clear direction of the discipline lead or the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
• Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline.
• Proficient in completing detailed design and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue and providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects.
• Review and input where required to the detailed design programme and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works

Your Team

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Building Services in Cambridge consists of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.
• We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
• We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.
• We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.
• You will be based in our Cambridge office, offering easy commuting options via Cambridge Train Station and access into Cambridge City Centre within a 10minute walk.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Key Technical Requirements:

• Experience as an electrical engineer in building services
• Having an understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
• Have UK project experience within Building Services MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing)
• Have working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Have understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.

Electrical Design Skills:

• Low voltage distribution systems
• Low voltage standby generation
• UPS systems
• Cable calculations (via software and by hand)
• Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
• Small power
• Fire alarms
• Intruder detection
• Access control & security systems
• Disabled call systems
• Data cabling and outlets
• Lightning protection

Qualifications:

• BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
• Working towards I Eng or C Eng status
• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

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 83,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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