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Job Description\n\n

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?\n\n

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\n\n

Join our multi-disciplinary offshore transmission team, supporting asset owners and operators of HVDC systems throughout all lifecycle stages of a project.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert technical advice for HVDC OEM design reviews.Witness HVDC OEM factory testing, on-site inspections, and commissioning of HVDC projectsDevelop HVDC projects, including technology review/selection and bid preparation/reviewDevelop technical/functional specifications for HVDC convertersDesign primary plant layouts for HVDC Converter stationsDesign reviews of HVDC Control and ProtectionProvide engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stagesCoordinate with client project teams and internal team disciplinesProvide OEM Support ServicesSupervise site pre-commissioning and commissioning oversightConduct Due DiligenceProvide Technical expert services\n\n

Provide expert technical advice for HVDC OEM design reviews.

Witness HVDC OEM factory testing, on-site inspections, and commissioning of HVDC projects

Develop HVDC projects, including technology review/selection and bid preparation/review

Develop technical/functional specifications for HVDC converters

Design primary plant layouts for HVDC Converter stations

Design reviews of HVDC Control and Protection

Provide engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stages

Coordinate with client project teams and internal team disciplines

Provide OEM Support Services

Supervise site pre-commissioning and commissioning oversight

Conduct Due Diligence

Provide Technical expert services\n\n

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate\n\n

Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards)Demonstrable understanding of HVDC Station Engineering, Control & Protection and System StudiesAbility to coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices to identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirementsInterest in actively developing external (client) and internal relationships and participating in working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies\n\n

Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards)

Demonstrable understanding of HVDC Station Engineering, Control & Protection and System Studies

Ability to coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices to identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements

Interest in actively developing external (client) and internal relationships and participating in working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies\n\n

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.\n\n

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.\n\n

About Us\n\n

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?\n\n

Work-life balance\n\n

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\n\n

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\n\n

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\n\n

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\n\n

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\n\n

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.

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