Electrical Technical Manager - Transformers & Generators (Energy)

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 bit more about your role: Shape the quality and performance of critical energy infrastructure - globally. We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join WSP’s Asset & Quality Solutions (AQS) team, playing a key role in assuring the quality, performance, and integrity of major electrical equipment across global projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in transformers, generators, or high-voltage equipment who’s looking to step into (or further develop in) a technical leadership position - with real international exposure.

What you’ll be doing: You’ll act as a technical lead across a range of projects, supporting the manufacture, testing, and delivery of critical electrical equipment. No two days are the same, but you’ll be involved in:

• Providing technical oversight on transformers, generators, and associated HV equipment
• Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspection activities
• Working closely with suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and performance standards are met
• Reviewing key technical documentation (e.g. ITPs, test procedures, manufacturing plans)
• Supporting projects with technical input and problem-solving during delivery
• Contributing to audits, investigations, and continuous improvement activities
• Mentoring and supporting more junior inspection and engineering staff

You’ll be working across international projects in sectors including Energy, Industrial and Transport - giving you real variety and exposure.

What we’re looking for you to demonstrate: We’re more interested in your experience and potential than ticking every box - if you’ve worked with high-voltage equipment and have a solid engineering foundation, we’d like to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience with transformers, generators, or other HV electrical equipment
• Exposure to manufacturing, testing, or inspection environments
• An understanding of industry standards (IEC, IEEE etc.)
• Experience of FAT, commissioning, or supplier interaction
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with clients and suppliers
• A willingness to travel (project-dependent)
• Experience with audits, ISO standards or root cause analysis is helpful — but not essential.

Why join WSP? Work on major, high-profile projects across the energy sector. Be part of a globally connected technical team. Develop your expertise across a broad range of equipment and clients. Gain international exposure and career progression opportunities. Help shape the future of critical infrastructure.

Don’t 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.

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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 & Belonging. We welcome applicants with varied 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 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.