Protection & Control Engineer; Energy

Protection & Control Engineer (Energy)

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver the power transmission infrastructure that will underpin the UK’s Net Zero journey. WSP offers a significant workload across more than 300 km of overhead line (OHL) design, providing opportunities to grow professionally over the next decade.

• 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 interpreting technical documentation relating to design.
• Knowledge and experience with main suppliers’ substation control equipment (ABB, Hitachi, Siemens, GE).
• Experience with standard protocols such as IEC 61850 and IEC 60870.
• Preferable:
  Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Preferable:
  National Grid BP141 authorisation.

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, and we welcome requests for workplace adjustments to support your application.