Overview

Assistant Electrical Engineer - Lighting & Energy at WSP. Join to apply for the role at WSP. You will provide low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects as part of our Lighting & Energy Solutions team.

You can expect to work on a diverse range of projects for clients in major public and private sector organisations and become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.

The type of work we undertake is varied and includes:

• Small and large scale Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure feasibility studies, design, and technical assurance roles, from LEVI chargers to megawatt charging hubs.


• Specification and design of renewable energy generation and energy storage systems to support decarbonisation and net-zero goals.


• Design of innovative urban realm regeneration projects creating public spaces for people to work, live and play.


• Highway electrical design and assurance across local authority and National Highways client bases.

Responsibilities

• No two days will be the same, but you could be expected to manage a range of tasks including supporting project teams to deliver high-quality outputs and right-first-time designs.


• Support the design team lead on projects, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure designs are safe and compliant with CDM regulations.


• Be accountable for your own project work and report issues in a proactive and timely fashion to project leads.


• Contribute in project meetings and reviews to provide input regarding your project responsibilities.


• Coordinate and communicate with other design teams and stakeholders across all projects, from understanding scope to dependencies and later lifecycle stages such as clash detection workshops.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A track record of performing to a high standard whilst undertaking low voltage electrical design, preferably within the UK transportation sector.


• Knowledge and experience of feasibility, design, installation, maintenance, or technical assurance services within UK EV infrastructure and/or wider UK transportation sectors.


• Willingness to develop and grow by taking responsibility for technical output, programme and financial performance of your work packages.


• Evidence of being a confident communicator capable of conveying your point of view and keeping stakeholders informed.


• Have, or be seeking to have, EngTech registration with the Engineering Council and active membership with a professional institution.


• Hold City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulation certification (C&G 2382).


• Experience with AutoCAD, Trimble Amtech ProDesign and Modecsoft ElectricalOM is beneficial but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: A 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 varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. Our culture promotes integrity and inclusion.


• Health & Wellbeing: We offer Thrive programme support, a Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex with up to 40% off gym memberships, and menopause support.


• Flex your time: WSP My Hour enables you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time as needed; part-time and flexible working arrangements are available, with additional leave and holiday entitlements.


• Your development: We invest in training, mentoring and Chartership, ensuring opportunities for growth.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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.

EEO Statement

#WeAreWSP: 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services