Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy Solutions

WSP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the decarbonisation of energy services. The role involves designing grid connections, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should possess a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering and be comfortable working in a team environment. The firm offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits for work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing support

Investment in training and development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Comfortable with design of HV and LV electrical systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Design grid connections for various energy systems.
• Support Mechanical team in low-carbon energy centre designs.
• Undertake site surveys and quality audits.
• Prepare engineering drawings, schedules, and reports.
• Ensure health and safety risks are managed.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Collaboration skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

What if you could make a real impact?

A little more about your role…

• Join a team passionate about decarbonising energy use in buildings – a vital component of the drive to Net Zero. WSP's Energy Solutions team provides market-leading competency in the development of heat networks and private wire electrical networks. Working with public and private sector clients, we help local communities, universities and health trusts identify, design and deliver decarbonisation solutions for their buildings.
• We are looking to grow our team of Electrical Engineers in response to increasing demand for decarbonisation services.
• You'll be designing grid connections to private wire networks, solar farms, EV charger facilities, battery energy storage sites and low carbon energy centres.
• You'll be supporting the Mechanical team with the design of electrical services for low-carbon energy centres and district energy schemes.
• Your duties will also include:
  • Undertaking site surveys and quality audits.
  • Meeting with clients and contractors on a project basis under suitable guidance.
  • Producing engineering drawings, schedules, specifications and reports in accordance with WSP's project commitments.
  • Preparing feasibility studies.
  • Producing CDM risk assessments.
  • Undertake review of contractor's design submissions.
• You will ensure that relevant health and safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• We empower our people in their project roles and encourage you to take on project management with direct engagement with clients, supported with appropriate training and guidance from your project director.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• You will have a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification and/or experience) and be looking to broaden your skillset to include design of HV and LV electrical systems.
• You will be comfortable working collaboratively with WSP team members and external parties such as manufacturers, contractors, and clients.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 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 — Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging — We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and support an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing — Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time — WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities and flexible time management; part-time and flexible working options; additional leave purchase; use of bank holidays as you prefer.
• Your development — Investment in training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.