Protection & Control Engineer Lead – Transmission (Hybrid UK)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WSP is seeking an Associate Protection & Control Engineer within the UK Energy business. You will lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for transmission and distribution projects, providing technical leadership and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will undertake BP141 and CDAE activities, ensuring designs meet client standards. The role involves mentoring engineers, engaging with clients, and contributing to the growth of our Protection & Control capability

Formación

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in design and delivery of protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of electrical networks, standards and protection philosophies.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Experience reviewing and approving technical documentation and calculations.
• Knowledge of major substation equipment suppliers (ABB/Hitachi Energy, Siemens Energy, GE Vernova).
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 and IEC 60870 communication protocols.
• Mentoring, coaching and developing engineers in a technical environment.
• Experience supporting client engagement, governance and business development.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership.
• BP141 Authorisation (or working towards) would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and delivery of protection and control solutions for transmission and distribution projects.
• Undertake BP141 and CDAE activities ensuring designs are compliant and robust.
• Lead and develop engineers across experience levels.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and represent WSP in technical discussions.
• Support growth of Protection & Control capability through recruitment and work winning.
• Foster a collaborative culture and drive continuous improvement within the energy discipline.

Conocimientos

Electrical Engineering

Protection & Control

BP141 Authorisation

CDAE

Chartered Engineer

IEC 61850

IEC 60870

Substation equipment knowledge

Educación

Electrical Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

WSP is seeking an Associate Protection & Control Engineer within the UK Energy business. You will lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for transmission and distribution projects, providing technical leadership and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will undertake BP141 and CDAE activities, ensuring designs meet client standards. The role involves mentoring engineers, engaging with clients, and contributing to the growth of our Protection & Control capability