Overview

Transmission & Distribution Engineer (Energy Regulated Power Networks) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Join the team to help deliver essential energy network projects with WSP.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Project Management, Design or System Network Planning for UK Distribution and/or Transmission Companies.


• Deliver CAPEX and Customer connection projects at voltages from 11kV to 400kV from project initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction through to project closure.


• OHL Tower and Wood Pole design with PLS-Cadd, Pole and Tower experience.


• Design AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV; knowledge of engineering standards for EHV plant and substations including earthing and electrical clearances.


• Undertake the role of Designer and Principal Designer under CDM regulations.


• Design EHV substations with CAD systems and use of document control systems.


• Interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.


• Network system design and planning, including technical and cost assessment of options.


• Electrical system design and protection setting calculations.


• Distribution and Transmission Authorisations, in particular TP(BP)141.

Positions Available

• OHL Project Managers & Design Engineers (Experience of Wood Pole and/or Towers)


• Cable Project Managers & Cable Design Engineers


• Substation Plant & Equipment Project Managers & Design Engineers


• Control & Protection Design Engineers


• Primary Design Engineers


• System Network Planning Engineers

Qualifications

• A minimum HNC in an Engineering Discipline.


• Experience in Project Management involving the delivery of CAPEX and Customer connection projects at voltages from 11kV to 400kV, from project initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction through to project closure.


• OHL Tower and Wood Pole design with PLS-Cadd, Pole and Tower experience.


• Design of AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV.


• Knowledge of engineering standards for EHV Plant and substations (earthing and electrical clearances).


• Experience as a Designer and Principal Designer under CDM regulations.


• Ability to design EHV substations with CAD systems and use of document control systems.


• Ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.


• Network system design and planning, including technical and cost assessment of options.


• Electrical system design and protection setting calculations.


• Distribution and Transmission Authorisations, TP(BP)141.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK.


• Inclusivity and belonging; opportunities to bring your whole self to work and participate in employee resource groups.


• Health and wellbeing; Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, gym discounts and workplace adjustments as needed.


• Flex your time with WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.


• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership.


• Disability Confident commitment: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please request workplace adjustments if needed.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With a strong UK presence, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

Company Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Management and Manufacturing


• Industries: Professional Services