Port Electrical Engineer (Maritime)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance flexibility

Health and Wellbeing support

Training and mentoring opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Maritime team in Leeds. This role involves preparing electrical deliverables, drafting specifications, and working with vendors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and significant experience in electrical design. Responsibilities also include evaluating electrical assets and contributing to project management. This position offers a hybrid working model with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate experience in electrical design or maintenance.
• Knowledge of design tools and ability to check quality of technical outputs.
• Clear English communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical deliverables in line with international standards.
• Draft and review electrical specifications.
• Work with equipment vendors on designs and participate in evaluations.

Skills

Electrical design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant Engineering subject

Working towards IEng/CEng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Overview

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

What’s the role?

WSP are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime team based in the UK. You will complement the wide experience of a highly knowledgeable and dynamic team of Maritime experts based in the UK and across the globe. You will contribute to the technical delivery of a wide range of UK-based and international projects for clients ranging from local authorities to private clients and international terminal operators. You will have the opportunity to provide input to all stages of project maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, cable calculations, cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, cable containment design, switchgear configurations philosophies and produce bill of materials/quantities for electrical systems in accordance with international standards, and client requirements with minimum guidance.


• Draft electrical specifications and review contractor design submissions and assess them against Employers Requirements, specifications, national and international standards, codes and practice and good working practices.


• Work with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participating 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 by working closely with clients.


• Hybrid role with occasional site visits around the UK and overseas travel for short periods.


• Collaborate in a highly inclusive and dynamic environment where teamwork, enthusiasm and empathy are valued, and broaden skills with support from the team.

Qualifications

• Degree or similar qualification in relevant Engineering subject with significant post-graduate experience in electrical design and/or operation, maintenance and testing.


• Attainment of or working towards ECUK Chartered (CEng) level leading to Corporate Member of IET.


• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of a relevant Engineering Institute.


• Ability and desire to lead the development of Electrical deliverables and/or assessment of assets under construction or in operation.


• Knowledge of design, construction and operation of power and energy projects.


• Experience on Maritime projects (e.g., container terminals, liquid and dry bulk terminals, offshore wind, ro-ro).


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and civil engineering skills.


• Ability 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 English communication skills, both orally and in writing.


• Personable, approachable, enthusiastic and empathetic.


• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.


• Knowledge and practical experience of design tools: AutoCAD, Revit, AMTECH ProDesign, ETAP, PSCAD, PowerFactory (DIgSILENT), Dialux, Relux.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What we offer

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.


• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.


• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme and Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme; menopause support.


• Flex your time: WSP My Hour for daily personal activities; options for part-time/flexible working, extra leave, and bank holiday utilization.


• Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, and please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.