Senior Substation Design Engineer (HV/EHV) - Hybrid + Growth

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing program

Gymflex and health support

Flexible hours

Training and chartership opportunities

Job summary

WSP is expanding its Primary Substation capability in the UK and Ireland, seeking Engineers, Senior Engineers, Associates and Associate Directors to design HV/EHV substations from 11 kV up to 132 kV as part of nationally significant projects like the Great Grid Upgrade.

You will produce design drawings, write technical specs, review supplier designs, and ensure adherence to safety, efficiency and client requirements across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: HNC Electrical Engineering.
• Exposure to substation cable design, protection and control.
• Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
• Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (AIS & GIS) from 11 kV up to and including 132 kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
• Experience in design cost estimation.
• Ability to travel as per project needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant and provide associated electrical designs for substation upgrades and new substation projects from 11 kV up to and including 132 kV.
• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimates, layouts, GA’s, and plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
• Review designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure technical compliance and alignment with current legislation and policies.
• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
• Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
• Identify, communicate and manage relevant health and safety risks and hazards.
• Attend site meetings to support any design or requirement changes during project build.
• Align project design works with programme, quality and margin targets.
• Actively develop external and internal client relationships.
• Demonstrate experience of HV and EHV plant specification up to 132 kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.
• Prepare specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment, including evaluation and identification of plant accessories such as CTs, battery systems and terminations.

Skills

HV & EHV substation design

Design drawings

Project coordination

CDM Designer knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is expanding its Primary Substation capability in the UK and Ireland, seeking Engineers, Senior Engineers, Associates and Associate Directors to design HV/EHV substations from 11 kV up to 132 kV as part of nationally significant projects like the Great Grid Upgrade.

You will produce design drawings, write technical specs, review supplier designs, and ensure adherence to safety, efficiency and client requirements across projects.