Principal Cable Design Engineer; Energy

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At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds to do the best work of your life.

Our Energy Networks business, led by Mark, serves the UK and beyond in Off‑Shore and On‑Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution. The Networks team plans, designs and delivers new connections and network reinforcements to ensure the infrastructure is ready for green investment and new technologies.

• Provide technical leadership for the delivery of multi‑discipline projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract and meet client satisfaction, identifying and managing Health and Safety risks.
• Actively develop external and internal client relationships.
• Coordinate technical management of subcontractors and remote resources.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
• Participate in industry working groups such as CIGRE and IEEE.
• Build and maintain external and internal relationships.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, preferably Electrical or Power engineering.
• Extensive experience in design, manufacture and test of HV cables for HVAC and HVDC projects both onshore and offshore; including HV cable system design and ratings (CYMCAP).
• Understanding of IEC cable standards and CIGRE technical policies.
• Experience witnessing third‑party cable activities such as test, installation and transport.
• Experience with working groups and technical committees such as CIGRE and IEEE.
• Attained or working toward Chartered Engineer status.
• Willingness to travel as projects dictate.

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.

• Hybrid working policy: up to two days a week from home.
• Inclusivity & belonging: support for diverse backgrounds.
• Health & wellbeing:
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
• Flexible time: WSP My Hour, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options.
• Development: training, mentoring and chartership support.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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 are happy to provide workplace adjustments.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Professional Services