Lead HV/EHV Substation Design Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Health & wellbeing support

Development and training opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and produce technical specifications for substations up to 132kV. The role includes ensuring compliance with legislation and client satisfaction while actively managing health and safety risks. Candidates should have a minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering and expertise in HV and EHV systems. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, fostering work-life balance and continuous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification HNC Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in HV and EHV substation design from 11kV to 132kV.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation related to electrical substations.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant.
• Review designs produced by suppliers for compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Risk management

Cost estimation

Health and safety compliance

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and produce technical specifications for substations up to 132kV. The role includes ensuring compliance with legislation and client satisfaction while actively managing health and safety risks. Candidates should have a minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering and expertise in HV and EHV systems. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, fostering work-life balance and continuous professional development opportunities.