HVDC Engineer — Offshore Transmission Systems Expert

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join our offshore transmission team, focusing on HVDC systems across all lifecycle stages. You will deliver technical expertise for OEM design reviews, witness factory testing, site inspections, and commissioning oversight while coordinating with client teams and internal disciplines.

We value Chartered Engineer candidates or those working towards CEng, and you will engage with professional bodies and contribute to project

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 developing external (client) and internal relationships and participating in 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.

Skills

Electrical Engineering expertise

HVDC Station Engineering

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join our offshore transmission team, focusing on HVDC systems across all lifecycle stages. You will deliver technical expertise for OEM design reviews, witness factory testing, site inspections, and commissioning oversight while coordinating with client teams and internal disciplines.

We value Chartered Engineer candidates or those working towards CEng, and you will engage with professional bodies and contribute to project