Transmission & Distribution Engineer (Energy Regulated Power Networks)

Apex Contracting Co.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented individuals to join their Energy Networks team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work on critical national electricity infrastructure projects, contributing to the future of energy in the UK. You will engage in project management, design engineering, and system network planning, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of innovative solutions. The company promotes a flexible hybrid working environment, providing opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity and wellbeing. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance initiatives

Health & Wellbeing programs

Support for professional development

Inclusivity and Diversity programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management for CAPEX and Customer connection projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards for EHV Plant and substations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crucial national electricity infrastructure projects.
• Plan and design new customer connections and network reinforcements.

Skills

Project Management

System Network Planning

Design Engineering

Electrical System Design

Technical Documentation Interpretation

Education

HNC in Engineering Discipline

Tools

PLS-CADD

CAD Systems

Job description

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our ENERGY business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Energy | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/sectors/energy)

Our Energy Networks business, led by Mark, is home to over two hundred talented people ranging from our early career professionals through to established engineers and project managers. We work throughout the UK and beyond in the Off-Shore Electricity Transmission, On-Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets to help keep the lights on!

These are exciting times in our marketplace and joining our team you will work collectively to deliver crucial national electricity infrastructure, working in partnership with TNO’s, DNO’s, Contractors and Developers. The Networks team plan, design and deliver new customer connections as well as network reinforcements to ensure the infrastructure is ready for green investment and new technologies. Our bright sparks are spread throughout the UK, working under a flexible hybrid setup. The team are encouraged and supported to realise their potential with training courses, further education, and mentors for chartership provided together with a thriving positive social culture to celebrate our success.

We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with previous experience providing Project Management, Design or System Network Planning for UK Distribution and/or Transmission Companies.

Positions available include:

• OHL Project Managers & Design Engineers (Experience of Wood Pole and/or Towers)
• Cable Project Managers & Cable Design Engineers
• Substation Plant & Equipment Project Managers & Design Engineers
• Control & Protection Design Engineers
• Primary Design Engineers
• System Network Planning Engineers

A minimum HNC in an Engineering Discipline and experience in ANY of the following areas:

• Project Management involving the delivery of CAPEX and Customer connection projects at voltages from 11kV to 400kV from project initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction through to project closure.
• OHL Tower and Wood Pole design with PLS-Cadd, Pole and Tower experience.
• Design of both AIS & GIS substations up to 400kV
• Knowledge of engineering standards for EHV Plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
• Undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
• The ability to design EHV substations with CAD systems and use of document control system.
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
• Network system design and planning, including technical and cost assessment of options
• Electrical system design and protection setting calculations
• Distribution and Transmission Authorisations in particular TP(BP)141

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

• Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.