Overview

Principal Consultant - Power Systems Engineer (Energy Advisory)

Lead and deliver a range of Power Systems projects within the Energy Advisory team, bidding and winning work, and supporting and training team members. Involves writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals and maintaining client relationships. Direct client contact and strong client relationship skills are essential.

What you will do

• Deliver consulting work related to power systems studies and analysis, in particular control interaction studies.
• Provide technical and project management leadership to support the project team in successful delivery.
• Ensure technical quality of deliverables for power systems projects, reports and proposals.
• Build and maintain key client relationships to position power systems services and secure future business.
• Lead the development and delivery of project proposals and identify where services/skill sets can be integrated through multi-disciplinary working.
• Lead on excellence in power systems software packages (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, IPSA, CDEGs, etc.).

What we will be looking for

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialisation.
• Experience in power systems consulting.
• A network of industry contacts and clients.
• Proactive and highly motivated to meet customer requirements.
• Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for project reports and proposals; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects/proposals.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance — Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging — Diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups and emphasis on integrity and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing — Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships, and menopause support.
• Flex your time — WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements available.
• Your development — Training, mentoring, and support for professional growth and Chartership.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

EEO & Accessibility — We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can provide workplace adjustments on request.