HVDC Engineer – Offshore Grid Systems (Hybrid)

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Chartered Electrical Engineer (or working towards) to join our offshore transmission team in the UK, supporting HVDC projects across all lifecycle stages. You will provide expert technical guidance for OEM design reviews, witness factory testing and commissioning, and develop specifications for HVDC converters.

You’ll coordinate with client teams and internal disciplines to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards).
• Understanding HVDC Station Engineering, Control & Protection and System Studies.
• Ability to coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices.
• Interest in developing client and internal relationships and participating in professional bodies (IET, CIGRE).

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 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.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HVDC engineering

Multidisciplinary coordination

IET involvement

Education

CEng candidate

Job description

WSP is seeking a Chartered Electrical Engineer (or working towards) to join our offshore transmission team in the UK, supporting HVDC projects across all lifecycle stages. You will provide expert technical guidance for OEM design reviews, witness factory testing and commissioning, and develop specifications for HVDC converters.

You’ll coordinate with client teams and internal disciplines to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.