Offshore Transmission Engineer

2 months ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom WSP Full time
Job Description

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond...

To find out more about our ENERGY business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Energy | WSP

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

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert technical advice for Offshore HVDC Platform design reviews.
  • Witness HVDC OEM factory testing, on-site inspections, and commissioning of Offshore HVDC projects
  • Develop Offshore 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
  • Supervise site pre-commissioning and commissioning oversight
  • Conduct Due Diligence
  • Provide Technical expert services

We'd love to hear from you if you have:
  • Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards)
  • Demonstrable understanding of Offshore HVDC Platform 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

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About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP

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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, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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