Protection and Control Engineer - Energy

WSP Global Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Protection & Control Engineer, where you will design innovative solutions for critical energy infrastructure. In this role, you will work on exciting projects that contribute to a sustainable future, collaborating with top professionals in the field. With a commitment to your growth, the company offers a supportive environment with training and mentorship opportunities. Experience a flexible hybrid working setup that values work-life balance and inclusivity. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Work-life Balance Initiatives

Employee Resource Groups

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing protection and control schemes for distribution networks.
• Ability to develop solutions for smart grid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control solutions for DNO substation projects.
• Produce design drawings and engineering calculations for systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design of Protection and Control Schemes

Knowledge of Electrical Networks

Technical Documentation Interpretation

Smart Grid Solutions Development

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB/Hitachi Substation Control Equipment

Siemens Substation Control Equipment

GE Substation Control Equipment

Job description

Protection and Control Engineer - Energy

United Kingdom

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.

Our Energy Networks business is home to over two hundred talented people ranging from our early career professionals through to established engineers and project managers.

We work throughout the UK and beyond in the Off-Shore Electricity Transmission, On-Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets to help keep the lights on!

These are exciting times in our marketplace and joining our team you will work collectively to deliver crucial national electricity infrastructure, working in partnership with TNO’s, DNO’s, Contractors and Developers.

The Energy Networks team plan, design and deliver new customer connections as well as network reinforcements to ensure the infrastructure is ready for green investment and new technologies.

Our bright sparks are spread throughout the UK, working under a flexible hybrid setup.

The team are encouraged and supported to realise their potential with training courses, further education, and mentors for chartership provided together with a thriving positive social culture to celebrate our success.

A little more about your role:

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design a range of Technical Protection & Control solutions for Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) substation projects including both AIS & GIS at voltages ranging from 11kV to 132 kV. Our clients are main DNOs in the UK such as NGED, UKPN, SSEN, NPg, ENWL. You'll also be working with developers and private clients who are going to connect their assets to the Grid at distribution voltage levels.

You could be based in either our Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham offices but you will need the flexibility to travel to UK client offices and sites as required.

You will:

• Produce a comprehensive suite of protection and control system design drawings for 11kV up to and including 132 kV systems.
• Develop new protection solutions to meet the requirement of a future smart grid.
• Integrate protection and control systems to deliver cost effective design solutions.
• Create all associated Engineering Design calculations and documentation.
• Support the creation of all necessary Equipment specifications.
• Visit Sites to assess project requirements.
• Attend site meetings and provide ongoing design drawing changes/support as required during project build.
• Review designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• HNC Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes in distribution level.
• Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards.
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design.
• Knowledge and experience of working with main suppliers’ products of substation control equipment (such as ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE).
• Experience in main standard protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870.
• Ability to travel to clients' sites when required.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 67083
• Locations: 8 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP, GB; 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF, GB; 1 Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ, GB; Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RT, GB; 3 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP, GB; Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YQ, GB; 110 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3BX, GB
• Posting Date 03/03/2025, 04:11 PM

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move, it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.