Jobs at WSP in United Kingdom

Job Description

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A little more about your role …

WSP is currently recruiting for an ICA Engineer at Senior or Principal grade with a strong track record within the water sector.

WSP's Water Engineering team provides a wide range of environmental and engineering services to the infrastructure sector. Joining the Infrastructure team, you will actively contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle for infrastructure Instrumentation Control & Automation (ICA).

You will be an integral member of the Water Engineering team and work independently and within a team environment to design and deliver technical solutions for various types of facilities and capital projects. This role will support the engineering and design delivery on a wide range of projects primarily producing and/or checking detailed ICA engineering deliverables. These deliverables will support tenders, concept design, detailed design and lead onto construction and commissioning support. The workload is extremely varied and there will be opportunities to become involved in some challenging projects within several sectors.

• Deliver ICA design inputs for infrastructure related projects.
• Preparation and/or review of ICA package deliverables such as technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, control philosophies, user requirement specifications and associated ICA documentation.
• Review and execute tender evaluations.
• Participate in proposals, scoping of work, identifying key tasks, packages and developing resourcing/time estimates.
• Understand requirements in relation to installations relating to DSEAR and ICA equipment in explosive atmospheres.
• Participate and manage inspection, testing, setting to work and commissioning stages relevant to ICA equipment and installations.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for panel, PLC/HMI application software and SCADA.
• Coach and mentor ICA discipline junior staff.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Essential qualifications:

• Degree qualified (IET accredited) in electrical or control engineering, or the minimum of an electrical/control HND with substantial experience
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Skills / Experience

Essential:

• Significant experience in delivering ICA engineering design aspects of infrastructure projects as an ICA Design Engineer. This includes design experience gained within a relevant engineering sector.
• Be technically sound and able to work mainly unsupervised in the preparation and/or review of ICA design package deliverables such as technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, control philosophies, user requirement specifications and network architecture drawings.
• Have an understanding of electrical infrastructure design and their integration with the ICA system.
• Understand requirements in relation to installations relating to DSEAR, electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres and CDM Regulations.
• Have a confident Client-facing manner, and be diligent, confident, collaborative and highly motivated when working as part of a Client's team, together with WSP colleagues, or independently.
• Be able to work accurately, flexibly and to integrate their work with other discipline areas, whilst working to tight programme and budget constraints.
• Be able to travel and visit operational works and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to asset survey, inspect, and witness test electrical equipment and installations.
• A commitment to team goals, embrace collaboration at all levels in the business and embrace safety as a non-negotiable priority.
• Demonstrate a practical appreciation of electrical safe systems of work
• Be able to use cable design, protection and co-ordination software.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#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. 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.