Principal Electrical Engineer - Net-Zero Building Design

WSP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in London is expanding its Energy Solutions team and seeks an Electrical Engineer to design private wire networks and low‑carbon energy centres, supporting the mechanical team with electrical services for district energy schemes.

You will lead 11kV/LV designs, undertake site surveys, prepare drawings and reports, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to advance decarbonisation projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and willingness to broaden HV/LV design skills.
• CEng or IEng status is desirable but not essential.
• Able to collaborate with WSP teams and external parties such as manufacturers, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical designs (11kV and LV) from feasibility through to construction.
• Undertake site surveys and quality audits.
• Meet with clients and contractors on a project basis under suitable guidance.
• Produce engineering drawings, calculations, schedules, specifications and reports.
• Survey existing facilities and develop resilient infrastructure upgrade strategies.
• Prepare feasibility studies and technical reports.
• Produce CDM risk assessments.
• Undertake review of contractor’s design submissions.
• Support and mentor junior engineers where appropriate.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure Health and Safety risks are identified and managed.

Skills

Electrical design

HV/LV design

Client liaison

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

CEng or IEng status desirable

Job description

WSP in London is expanding its Energy Solutions team and seeks an Electrical Engineer to design private wire networks and low‑carbon energy centres, supporting the mechanical team with electrical services for district energy schemes.

You will lead 11kV/LV designs, undertake site surveys, prepare drawings and reports, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to advance decarbonisation projects.