Overview

Assistant Electrical Engineer - Lighting & Energy. Join to apply for the Assistant Electrical Engineer - Lighting & Energy role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

What you will do

• Provide low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects.
• Work on a diverse range of projects for clients in major public and private sector organisations.
• Support the design team lead on projects to strive towards a right-first-time approach, focusing on high-quality outputs.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure designs are safe and compliant with CDM regulations.
• Be accountable for your own project work and report issues proactively to project leads.
• Contribute in project meetings and reviews with regards to your project responsibilities.
• Coordinate and communicate with other design teams and stakeholders across all projects, from understanding scope to lifecycle stages such as clash detection workshops.

What we will look for

• A track record of performing to a high standard while undertaking low voltage electrical design, preferably within the UK transportation sector.
• Knowledge and experience of feasibility, design, installation, maintenance, or technical assurance in the UK EV infrastructure sector and/or wider UK transportation sector.
• Willingness to develop and grow by taking responsibility for technical output, programme and financial performance of work packages.
• Evidence of being a confident communicator who can convey viewpoints and keep stakeholders informed.
• Engineering Technician (EngTech) registration with the Engineering Council or pursuing it; 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.

Why WSP

• Support from one of the largest design teams in the country as part of a diverse global consultancy.
• Access to a rich local, national and global technical support network to develop skills.
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and experience as an individual and as a team leader.
• Project opportunities for clients of national and international significance.
• Exposure to a diverse client base and stakeholders across engineering and consultancy.
• Membership of professional institutions and mentoring with potential Engineering Council registration.
• CPD opportunities and support to attend industry events and seminars.

What we offer

We support continued professional development and active involvement with professional institutions at regional and national levels. We provide hybrid working with a mix of home and office work, flexibility in working arrangements, and pathways for career development including Chartership.

We are committed to inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing, flexible working options, and a program of development and training. We also offer benefits such as a Virtual GP service, gym membership discounts, menopause support, and other flexible benefits. We promote a culture of integrity and inclusion and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

#WeAreWSP. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. 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.