Principal Electrical Engineer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland

Join WSP to work on landmark energy projects and contribute to a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

Role Overview

Work with the wider project team to lead and develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems, creating practical designs. Deliver projects across all stages of maturity—from feasibility studies and concept design to detailed design and value engineering. Prepare and develop electrical deliverables such as single‑line diagrams, cable calculations, cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, switchgear configurations and bill of materials. Collaborate with equipment vendors on design of equipment packages and participate in technical evaluations of vendor designs. Work with owners, operators and investors to assess the condition of electrical assets and determine risk and opportunities. Develop proposals and bids for the EC&I discipline and contribute to multi‑disciplinary proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex electrical problems.
• Deliver projects in stages from Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design.
• Prepare and develop electrical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, cable calculations, cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, cable containment design, switchgear configuration philosophies and produce bill of materials/quantities for electrical systems.
• Work with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participate in technical evaluations of vendor designs.
• Work with owners, operators and investors to assess the condition of electrical assets and their designs for capability, risk, opportunity and need for intervention.
• Develop proposals and bids for the EC&I discipline and contribute to multi‑disciplinary proposals.

Qualifications

• Degree or similar qualification in a relevant engineering subject supported with significant postgraduate experience in electrical design and/or operation, maintenance and testing.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng and a member of a relevant Engineering Institute.
• The ability and desire to assume a lead role in developing electrical deliverables and assessing assets under construction or in operation.
• Knowledge of design, construction and operation of power and energy projects.
• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts, calculations and commissioning, operation, maintenance and testing of medium and high voltage equipment and systems.

Benefits

Work‑life balance: flexible hybrid working, “WSP My Hour” for personal time, part‑time and flexible arrangements. Inclusivity & belonging: diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups. Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme, menopause support package. Development: training, mentoring and chartership support.

EEO Statement

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.

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom