Protection & Control Engineer (Energy)

WSP; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control solutions for EHV substations (11kV–400kV) across AIS and GIS projects. You will produce comprehensive design drawings, calculations, and specifications while travelling to UK client offices and sites as required.

Based in a WSP office (Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester) with flexibility for travel, you will work on smart grid protection, SCADA integration, and ongoing design support through project

Qualifications

• HNC Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes
• Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards
• Ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design
• Knowledge and experience with substation control equipment (ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE)
• Experience with IEC 61850, IEC 60870
• Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Produce protection and control system design drawings for 11kV–132kV systems
• Develop protection solutions for future smart grid
• Integrate protection and SCADA systems for cost-efficient designs
• Create engineering design calculations and documentation
• Prepare equipment specifications
• Visit sites to assess project requirements
• Attend site meetings and support design changes during builds
• Review designs by suppliers and clients for compliance

Skills

Protection & Control

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

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:

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design of a range of Technical Protection & Control solutions for EHV substation projects including both AIS & GIS substations at voltages ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

You could be based in either our Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester 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 132kV systems.
• Develop new protection solutions to meet the requirement of a future smart grid.
• Integrate protection and SCADA 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.
• Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and client 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.
• 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.
• Full driving licence

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 a 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.

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.