Protection & Control Engineer; Energy

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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 Protection & Control Engineer working within the UK Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver 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 with over 300km of OHL to design.

As Part Of This, You Will Be Responsible For

• Innovative Projects:
  Work on groundbreaking projects that make a difference. As a Protection & Control Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges and spearhead initiatives that drive our technology forward.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Join a team that values creativity and collaboration. We foster an environment where every idea counts, and teamwork is at the heart of our success.
• Career Growth:
  We believe in investing in our people. You’ll have access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and clear pathways for career advancement.
• Impactful Leadership:
  Work as part of a team of engineers and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our colleagues, products and services. Your expertise will directly influence our success.
• State-of-the-Art Resources:
  Work with the latest tools and technologies you need to innovate and excel in your role.
• Diversity and Inclusion:
  We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and therefore you will be part of a team that will include colleagues from across the world. Your unique perspectives will help us drive innovation and foster an inclusive environment.

• Design protection and control systems for electrical power transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using software tools such as AutoCAD and ETAP.
• Perform technical calculations and analysis to ensure the reliability and performance of protection and control systems.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to gather data for design purposes.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, and construction teams to integrate protection and control design requirements into project plans.
• Review and approve design modifications and provide technical support during installation and commissioning.
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in protection and control technology and design practices.

• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
• Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards
• Experience of interpreting technical documentation relating to design.
• Knowledge and experience of working with main suppliers’ products of substation control…