Overview

Protection & Control Engineer (Energy) at WSP. You could be based in Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees, Leeds or Manchester with the flexibility to travel to UK client offices and sites as required.

What you will do

• Produce a comprehensive suite of protection and control system design drawings for 11kV up to and including 132kV systems (AIS & GIS).
• Develop new protection solutions to meet the requirements of a future smart grid.
• Integrate protection and SCADA systems to deliver cost-effective design solutions.
• Create all associated engineering design calculations and documentation.
• Support the creation of all necessary equipment specifications.
• Visit sites to assess project requirements and attend site meetings, providing ongoing design drawing changes and support during project build.
• Review designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure technical compliance with current legislation and policies.

What we will be looking for

• HNC Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes
• Knowledge of electrical networks and engineering standards
• Ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design
• Knowledge and experience with main suppliers’ substation control equipment (e.g., ABB, Hitachi, Siemens, GE)
• Experience with main standard protocols such as IEC 61850 and IEC 60870
• Full driving licence

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and support a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: The “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the option to adjust time as needed. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility are available.
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and support for chartership and ongoing growth.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on 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 local communities and powered by international brainpower.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, and we will arrange workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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