Principal Electrical Engineer (Energy)

WSP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineer specializing in electrical design and project management. In this role, you'll lead projects delivering innovative solutions, prepare detailed electrical deliverables, and work with diverse teams on energy transition initiatives. The firm emphasizes work-life balance with hybrid working options, offers a culture of inclusivity, and invests in employee development through mentoring and training programs. Join a community committed to making a positive impact globally.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Employee development programs

Gymflex scheme for gym memberships

Qualifications

• Degree or similar qualification in relevant Engineering subject supported with significant post graduate experience in electrical design.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of relevant Engineering Institute.
• Knowledge of design construction and operation of power and energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cost-effective and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Deliver projects in various stages of maturity, including design and feasibility studies.
• Prepare electrical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams and cable calculations.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Problem-solving

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng

Tools

Electrical calculation tools

Job description

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.

A little more about your role:

• Working with the wider project team to lead and develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs.
• Delivering projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.
• Preparation and development of 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.
• Working with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participating in technical evaluations of vendor designs.
• Working with owners, operators and investors to assess the condition of electrical assets and their designs for their capability, risk, opportunity and need for intervention.
• Developing proposals and bids for the EC&I discipline and contributing to multi-disciplinary proposals.

The Energy Transition team provides services to Clients from inception through development, construction, operation, and decommissioning. An approach that sees us support our clients over the entire lifecycle of a project.

Our team's expertise covers all Energy Transition generation and conversion technologies including novel, first of a kind concepts and other low or zero carbon technology. Working together with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, lending agencies, contractors and OEM's we safely deliver projects whilst meeting and exceeding client expectations.

Our teams are tactically placed in the UK, Belgrade, Ireland and wider Europe. We work internationally with our clients and other Energy sector teams in North America, Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Degree or similar qualification in relevant Engineering subject supported with significant post graduate experience in electrical design and or operation, maintenance and testing.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of relevant Engineering Institute.
• The 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.
• Proven understanding of either the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculations and or the commissioning, operation, maintenance and testing of medium and high voltage equipment and systems

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.

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. Apply today.

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

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.