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Primary Engineer (Energy)

Primary Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & IrelandGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Overview

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role

As a Primary Design Engineer working within the UK Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the power transmission infrastructure that will deliver Net Zero to the UK Energy System. WSP has a significant workload that will offer the opportunity to develop yourself and others over the next decade, with over 20 substations to design.

What You Will Be Responsible For

  • Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
  • Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 132 kV up to including 400 kV.
  • Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimates, layouts, GA's, and the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
  • Review designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line 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.
  • Ensure that relevant health and safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
  • Attend site meetings to support any design or requirement changes during project build.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

  • Minimum HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
  • Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 132kV up to and including 400kV.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
  • Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
  • Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements and an ability to undertake the role of Designer and Principal Designer under the CDM regulations.
  • Preferable – Attained / working towards chartered engineer status
  • Preferable – National Grid BP141 HV Plant Authorisation
  • 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.

    Benefits

  • Work-life balance : 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 & Belonging : We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.
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  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries : Professional Services
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