Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer - Energy Solutions

WSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Energy Solutions in London is expanding its Electrical Engineers team to support decarbonisation of energy use in buildings and development of private wire networks and low carbon energy centres. You’ll lead 11kV/LV designs from feasibility to construction and collaborate with the Mechanical team on low‑carbon schemes.

The role involves site surveys, client meetings, technical reporting, and mentoring junior engineers, with exposure to landmark projects and guidance from project directors.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience.
• CEng or IEng status desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working with internal teams and external parties such as manufacturers, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical designs (11kV and LV) from feasibility through to construction.
• Undertaking site surveys and quality audits.
• Meeting with clients and contractors on a project basis under suitable guidance.
• Producing engineering drawings, calculations, schedules, specifications and reports in accordance with WSP’s project commitments.
• Surveying existing facilities & developing resilient infrastructure upgrade strategies.
• Preparing feasibility studies and technical reports.
• Producing CDM risk assessments.
• Undertake review of contractor’s design submissions.
• Supporting & mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.
• Coordinating with clients, contractors & multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• You’ll ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• We empower our people in their project roles and you’ll be encouraged to take on the management of projects and have direct engagement with your clients, with training and guidance from your project director.

Skills

Electrical Eng

HV/LV design

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Join a team passionate about decarbonising energy use in buildings – a vital component of the drive to Net Zero. WSP’s Energy Solutions team provide market‑leading competency in the development of heat networks, and private wire electrical networks. Working with public and private sector clients, we’re helping local communities, universities and health trusts to identify, design and deliver decarbonisation solutions for their buildings.

We’re looking to grow our team of Electrical Engineers in response to increasing demand for decarbonisation services. You’ll be responsible for the design and development of private wire networks, and low carbon energy centres. You’ll be supporting the Mechanical team with the design of electrical services for low‑carbon energy centre and district energy schemes.

Your duties will also include:

• Leading electrical designs (11kV and LV) from feasibility through to construction.
• Undertaking site surveys and quality audits.
• Meeting with clients and contractors on a project basis under suitable guidance.
• Producing engineering drawings, calculations, schedules, specifications and reports in accordance with WSP’s project commitments.
• Surveying existing facilities & developing resilient infrastructure upgrade strategies.
• Preparing feasibility studies and technical reports.
• Producing CDM risk assessments.
• Undertake review of contractor’s design submissions.
• Supporting & mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.
• Coordinating with clients, contractors & multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• You’ll ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• We always look to empower our people in their project roles and you’ll be encouraged to take on the management of projects and have direct engagement with your clients, and you’ll be supported with appropriate training and guidance from your project director.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• You’ll have a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification and/or experience) and be looking to broaden your skillset to include design of HV and LV electrical systems.
• CEng or IEng status is desirable but not essential.
• You will be comfortable working collaboratively with WSP team members and external parties such as manufacturers, contractors, and clients.

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.

With us, you can.