Primary Design Engineer (Energy)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. WSP scores B on the Alion truth index.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
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…
As a Primary Design Engineer working within WSP's UK and Ireland Energy business, you will be responsible for working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the power transmission infrastructure that will deliver Net Zero to the UK & Ireland Energy System. WSP has a significant workload that will offer the opportunity to develop yourself and others over the next decade.
As part of this, you will be responsible for:
- Innovative Projects: Work on ground breaking projects that make a difference. As a Primary Design Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges and spearhead initiatives that drive our technology forward.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values creativity and collaboration. We foster an environment where every idea counts, and teamwork is at the heart of our success.
- Career Growth: We believe in investing in our people. You’ll have access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and clear pathways for career advancement.
- Impactful Leadership: Work as part of a team of engineers and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our colleagues, products and services. Your expertise will directly influence our success.
- State-of-the-Art Resources: Work with the latest tools and technologies you need to innovate and excel in your role.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and therefore you will be part of a team that will include colleagues from across the world. Your unique perspectives will help us drive innovation and foster an inclusive environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to…
- Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
- Prepare technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 132kV up to an including 400kV.
- Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
- Review designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
- Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
- Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
- Ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
- Attend site meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
- Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
- Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 132kV up to and including 400kV.
- Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
- Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
- Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements and an ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
- Preferable - Attained / working towards chartered engineer
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.
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