Senior / Principal C&I Engineer (Energy)

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A little more about your role… We are seeking to recruit a C&I Engineer to join our Low Carbon Team helping to contribute towards its continuing success. Working as part of a large engineering group the role requires the candidate to lead a team of electrical, instrumentation and control engineers in the development of designs on a wide range of Energy projects, including energy from waste plants, industrial facilities and carbon capture schemes.

The UK Low Carbon team provides services to our clients and their projects from initial inception through development and construction to operation and decommissioning. An approach that sees us support our clients over the entire lifecycle of a project.

Our team’s expertise covers all thermal generation and conversion technologies and includes novel, first of a kind concepts and other low or zero carbon technology such as future fuels and carbon capture, utilisation and storage. Working together with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, lending agencies, contractors and OEM’s we safely deliver projects whilst meeting and exceeding client expectations.

Duties would include:

• Working with the wider project team to lead and develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs.
• Delivering projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.
• Preparation and development of C&I deliverables such as design basis philosophies, system specifications, architecture diagrams, datasheets, instrument schedules, instrument index, block diagrams, control room layouts, cable schedules, cable block diagrams and MTO’s.
• Working with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participating in technical evaluations of vendor designs.
• Developing proposals and bids for the EC&I discipline and contributing to multi-disciplinary proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and governance.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree in relevant Engineering subject supported with post graduate experience in C&I design.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of relevant Engineering Institute.
• The ability and desire to assume a lead role in the development of C&I deliverables.
• Knowledge of design and construction of power and energy projects.
• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculations.
• Experience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution.

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.

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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.
• 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.
• 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.

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