Electrical Engineer - Lighting & Energy Solutions

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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.

To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Lighting & Energy Solutions team.

A Little More About Your Role

You will provide low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects. You can expect to work on a diverse range of projects for clients in major public and private sector organisations and will become part of a respected and ambitious company supported with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.

The type of work we undertake is extremely varied but includes:

• Small and large scale Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure feasibility studies, design, and technical assurance roles.
• A wide variety ranging from low powered local authority (LEVI) chargers right through to major multi-vector refuelling hubs integrating megawatt charging systems and other low carbon fuels.
• Specification and design of renewable energy generation & energy storage systems to support our clients decarbonisation and net-zero goals to deliver a more sustainable world.
• The design of innovative urban realm regeneration projects by creating beautiful, vibrant and pleasant public spaces for people to work, live and play in.
• Highway electrical design and assurance across local authority and National Highways client bases.

No two days will be the same, but you could be expected to:

• Support the design team lead on larger scale projects to strive towards a right first-time approach focusing on high-quality outputs.
• The identification and mitigation of risks is a key aspect to ensure designs are safe and compliance with CDM regulations.
• For smaller scale projects you would be expected to carry out a discipline lead role and be accountable for your disciplines resourcing and ensuring delivery is on track, both commercially and according to the agreed project programme.
• Reporting any issues encountered in a proactive and timely fashion.
• Contribute within project meetings and reviews to provide input with regards your project responsibilities.
• Coordinate and communicate with other design teams and stakeholders across all projects.
• This is essential at all stages of projects from understanding scope, identifying your dependencies and right through to later project lifecycle stages such as clash detection workshops.
• Depending on your knowledge and experience you may mentor and develop other technicians and engineers to aid their continued professional development.

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 providing feasibility, design, installation, maintenance, or technical assurance services within the UK electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure sector and/or the wider UK transportation (road/rail) sector.
• Willingness to develop and grow by taking responsibility for your technical output, programme and financial performance of your work packages.
• Evidence of being a confident communicator and the able to convey your point of view and keep stakeholders informed.
• Have, or seeking to have, 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 the following software packages is beneficial but not essential: AutoCAD, Trimble Amtech ProDesign and Modecsoft ElectricalOM.

Dont quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. 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.

Whats In It For You

• Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important whether thats for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• 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.
• Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and thats why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether thats chartership, training or mentoring.

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