Senior HVDC Engineer - Hybrid Offshore Power Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

My Hour flexible time

Career development & Chartership

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for its offshore HVDC transmission team in the UK & Ireland. You will support asset owners and operators through all lifecycle stages, delivering technical design and specifications.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for Chartership, and a culture focused on innovation, integrity and inclusion. You will collaborate across disciplines and with external partners to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards).
• HVDC Station Engineering, Control & Protection knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate across project disciplines and external teams to identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Interest in developing external (client) and internal relationships and participating in professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice for HVDC OEM design reviews.
• Witness HVDC OEM factory testing, on-site inspections, and commissioning of HVDC projects.
• Develop HVDC projects, including technology review/selection and bid preparation/review.
• Develop technical/functional specifications for HVDC converters.
• Design primary plant layouts for HVDC Converter stations.
• Design reviews of HVDC Control and Protection.
• Provide engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through lifecycle stages.
• Coordinate with client project teams and internal team disciplines.
• Provide OEM Support Services.
• Supervise site pre-commissioning and commissioning oversight.
• Conduct Due Diligence.
• Provide Technical expert services.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HVDC systems

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

CEng or working towards

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for its offshore HVDC transmission team in the UK & Ireland. You will support asset owners and operators through all lifecycle stages, delivering technical design and specifications.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities for Chartership, and a culture focused on innovation, integrity and inclusion. You will collaborate across disciplines and with external partners to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.