Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer - Industry - #1662421

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

WSP's Industry team are looking for Senior / Principal Electrical Engineers to join our team. We work on projects in process industries with a focus on pharmaceutical and fine chemicals, but get involved with a wide range of other plants too including emerging hydrogen and battery projects. We are a multi-disciplinary process industries design team that have involvement from concept to completion of projects. Core work is basic and detailed stages, but we get involved with all stages from site master planning up to construction completion, providing our own estimates and proposals support in winning work through delivering the designs not only as part of our own multi-disciplinary team, but often integrated with Clients who we work with very closely. Our safety culture is second to none and in the high hazard industries that we work in is a critical element of our success. Core industry teams are based in Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff and the north-east (Newcastle and Stockton-on-Tees offices), but WSP have offices in numerous locations and we have flexibility in selecting office location depending on specifics of role.

YOUR TEAM

• We work on projects of various sizes often closely integrated with the Client doing cut-and-carve modifications to existing plants as well as designing new facilities on brown/green-field sites.
• Reporting to the Head of Electrical the role offers scope for development and promotions both within the discipline and the wider WSP organisation as well as opportunities for line management.
• We are a relatively small team of professional Electrical and Control & Instrument engineers within the industry discipline and have a very open, friendly and collaborative culture underpinned by a strong safety culture which runs throughout the entire business. We have our own in-department design team which provides both CAD support and assistance with engineering activities.
• Our team works across several sectors within industry giving a great opportunity for development and learning. In addition, we also work closely with colleagues in other divisions both in the UK and abroad and often share work giving an even wider breath to the possible experiences available.
• A lot of our clients are top tier COMAH sites giving great exposure to unique challenges and working with very professional Clients who value safety and experience of working in hazardous environments.
• One of our core strengths is the ability to take on new challenges as the experience gained across the various sectors we work in prepares us well for the regular new challenges we come across.
  
  

Typical duties

• Input to schedule and preparation of man hour estimates/control and monitoring.
• Controlling discipline hours budget and cost of works on allocated project.
• Carrying out Electrical design work typically from 11kV substation, through LV switchboards, distribution, MCC’s, Lighting, small power, lightning protection and associated electrical services such as fire alarms, PA systems etc.
• Input into package plant specifications.
• Preparing Installation Specification and contract schedules.
• Leading CAD team in production of electrical drawings.
• Approving and checking of all Electrical design work on allocated projects.
• Preparing enquiries and technical bid analysis.
• Technical liaison with Suppliers, Package Vendors and Sub-contractors.
• Preparation of Design Safety Reviews and designers risk assessments.
  
  

Essential

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Good interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a multi-discipline team. Versatile, reliable and resourceful – it’s about being the right person – we can help fill any knowledge or experience gaps.
• Customer focus, commitment to quality management and problem solving.
• Experience in electrical engineering design on capital projects.
• Experience of motor controls including variable speed drives.
• Experience of electrical design in ATEX hazardous areas.
• Ability to travel within the UK for site and supplier visits.
• Degree qualified in electrical engineering or equivalent.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in design of one or more of our key sectors.
• Ideally Chartered Engineer or working towards.
• CompEx12 qualification.
• Experience of 11k V/LV fault level calculations and protection studies.
• Use of AMTECH software.
• Lighting design experience.
• Experienced of having worked within a contracting organisation.
  
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.