Protection & Control Engineer - Power Transmission (Hybrid)

WSP Global Inc.

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working
Thrive programme
Virtual GP service
Gymflex benefits
Menopause support

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer in the UK Energy business. You will deliver protection and control designs for power transmission projects, produce detailed drawings using AutoCAD and ETAP, and perform calculations to ensure system reliability.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers and project managers in a multidisciplinary team to enable Net Zero goals. The role emphasizes state‑of‑the‑art tools, ongoing professional development, and a flexible hybrid work

Qualifications

  • Design protection and control schemes for electrical networks.
  • Interpret technical documentation related to protection and control.
  • Work with IEC standards and substation equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Design protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution networks.
  • Create engineering drawings and design documentation using AutoCAD/ETAP.
  • Perform technical calculations to ensure reliability of protection systems.
  • Collaborate with project teams to integrate design requirements.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and design reviews.

Skills

Protection & control design
IEC 61850
IEC 60870
Electrical networks knowledge
Reading technical documents
Substation equipment suppliers know‑h‑

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
ETAP

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer in the UK Energy business. You will deliver protection and control designs for power transmission projects, produce detailed drawings using AutoCAD and ETAP, and perform calculations to ensure system reliability.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers and project managers in a multidisciplinary team to enable Net Zero goals. The role emphasizes state‑of‑the‑art tools, ongoing professional development, and a flexible hybrid work

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