Hybrid HVDC Engineer - Design, Testing & Commissioning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy (2 days work-from-h

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Career development support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a qualified electrical engineer to join our offshore transmission team, supporting HVDC systems across project lifecycles. You will provide design reviews, commissioning oversight, and technical input to major power infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes coordination across disciplines, with opportunities to engage in professional bodies and develop client relationships within a world-leading engineering firm.

Qualifications

• HVDC station engineering understanding.
• Ability to coordinate across project disciplines and external teams.
• Interest in professional bodies (CIGRE, IET) and developing client relationships.

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

HVDC engineering

Control & Protection

System studies

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

CEng or working towards

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a qualified electrical engineer to join our offshore transmission team, supporting HVDC systems across project lifecycles. You will provide design reviews, commissioning oversight, and technical input to major power infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes coordination across disciplines, with opportunities to engage in professional bodies and develop client relationships within a world-leading engineering firm.