Hybrid HVDC Engineer — Design, Commissioning & Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working two days a week

Gymflex gym membership discount

Menopause support package

WSP My Hour for personal time

Flexible working and leave options

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our offshore transmission team, supporting HVDC projects through all lifecycle stages. You will provide expert technical advice on HVDC OEM design reviews, witness factory testing, on-site inspections, and commissioning activities.

Join client project teams, develop technical specifications, design primary plant layouts, and oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning.

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 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 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 (CEng or w/tow)

HVDC Station Engineering

Control & Protection

System Studies

Coordinate across disciplines

Client relationships & networking

Professional bodies (CIGRE/IET)

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (CEng or working towards)

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our offshore transmission team, supporting HVDC projects through all lifecycle stages. You will provide expert technical advice on HVDC OEM design reviews, witness factory testing, on-site inspections, and commissioning activities.

Join client project teams, develop technical specifications, design primary plant layouts, and oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning.