Location
Glasgow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. 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.

As a Protection & Control Engineer working within the UK Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver the power transmission infrastructure that will deliver Net Zero to the UK Energy System. WSP has a significant workload that will offer the opportunity to develop yourself and others over the next decade, with over 300km of overhead line (OHL) to design.

Key responsibilities include:
- Designing protection and control systems for electrical power transmission and distribution networks
- Developing detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using software tools such as AutoCAD and ETAP
- Performing technical calculations and analysis to ensure the reliability and performance of protection and control systems
- Ensuring designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines
- Conducting site surveys and assessments to gather data for design purposes
- Collaborating with project managers, electrical engineers, and construction teams to integrate protection and control design requirements into project plans
- Reviewing and approving design modifications and providing technical support during installation and commissioning
- Conducting design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Staying updated with the latest advancements in protection and control technology and design practices

WSP offers:
- Innovative projects that make a difference, allowing you to tackle complex engineering challenges and spearhead initiatives that drive technology forward
- A collaborative culture that values creativity and teamwork
- Career growth opportunities including professional development, mentorship, and clear advancement pathways
- Impactful leadership roles influencing colleagues, products, and services
- Access to state-of-the-art resources and technologies
- A diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve, fostering innovation and inclusion

Experience
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 working with main suppliers’ products of substation control equipment (such as ABB, Hitachi, Siemens, GE)
Experience with main standard protocols such as IEC 61850 and IEC 60870

About you
Motivated and proactive engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions
Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with industry advancements

Qualifications
Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
Preferable – Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status
Preferable – National Grid BP141 Authorisation