HVDC Engineer; Energy

Overview

HVDC Engineer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This description includes responsibilities, qualifications and the benefits associated with the role.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Work-life balance and hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome varied backgrounds and encourage authentic contributions.
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym membership benefits, menopause support.
• Flex your time – WSP My Hour for personal activities; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; flexible use of bank holidays.
• Your development – training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP 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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.