Port Electrical Engineer (Maritime)

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

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime team. The role involves contributing to the delivery of various projects, preparing electrical deliverables, and collaborating with equipment vendors. You should have a degree in Engineering with significant experience in electrical design and a desire to lead in developing deliverables. This position offers a hybrid working environment and opportunities for travel within the UK and overseas.

Qualifications

• Degree or similar qualification in a relevant Engineering subject supported with significant postgraduate experience in electrical design.
• Knowledge of design, construction and operation of power and energy projects.
• Clear communication in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical delivery of various UK-based and international projects.
• Prepare electrical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams and cable calculations.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors on package designs.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Problem-solving abilities

Communication in English

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PowerFactory (DIgSILENT)

Job description

Job Description

WSP is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime team based in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical delivery of a wide range of UK-based and international projects for a variety of clients.
• Provide input through all stages of project maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.
• Prepare electrical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, cable calculations and cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, cable containment design and switchgear configurations, and produce bill of materials/quantities for electrical systems in accordance with international standards and client requirements.
• Draft electrical specifications and review contractor design submissions, assessing them against Employer Requirements, specifications, national and international standards, codes and practice, and good working practices.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors on the development of equipment package designs and participate in technical evaluations of vendor designs.
• Work with owners, operators and investors to assess the condition of electrical assets and their designs for capability, risk, opportunity and need for intervention.
• Develop project management skills through close work with clients.
• Work in a hybrid setting, with opportunities to visit sites around the UK and occasional travel for overseas projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or similar qualification in a relevant Engineering subject supported with significant postgraduate experience in electrical design, operation, maintenance and testing.
• Attainment of or working towards professional registration with the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) at Chartered (CEng) level, leading to Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of a relevant Engineering Institute.
• Ability and desire to assume a lead role in the development of electrical deliverables and/or the assessment of assets under construction or in operation.
• Knowledge of design, construction and operation of power and energy projects.
• Experience working on maritime projects such as container terminals, liquid and dry bulk terminals, offshore wind, ro‑ro etc.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities and civil engineering skills.
• Capability to check and produce quality technical outputs and solutions.
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with other disciplines and team members.
• Competence in using MS office‑based software.
• Clear communication in English, both orally and in writing.
• Personable, approachable, enthusiastic and empathetic.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Knowledge and practical experience of one or more design tools: AutoCAD, Revit, AMTECH ProDesign, ETAP, PSCAD, PowerFactory (DIgSILENT), Dialux, Relux.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.