Senior Engineer - Primary Design

Job Description

Draft proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.

Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates, as well as schedules.

Create detailed engineering drawings for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above)

Develop designs to support detailed engineering, such as Land Utilisation Plan, Elevations, Above and Below Grade Conduit layouts, Grounding layout & it’s connection details, Lighting and Lightning protection with respective details, Bill of Materials, CDM, MEWP layouts and Design Calculations.

Possess knowledge of Busbar sizing, Sag Tension, and Short Circuit (strung bus and equipment bus) force calculations.

Facilitate coordination of design activities across various departments, including Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line. Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate closely with clients.

Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring submissions meet high-quality standards.

Produce comprehensive electrical substation design packages that comply with the required client technical standards or IEC/IEEE/NGTS.

Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.

Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.

Collaborate with WSP UK office on design activities.

Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.

Periodic Quality check to be conducted for other engineers & designers.

Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision-making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges.

Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation.

Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.

Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, always.

Qualifications

Possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.

Have a minimum of five years and a maximum of ten years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects.

Preferably familiar with UK projects. Experience of working in a lead substation design role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects (or other UK utilities like SSEN, SPEN etc.) in the UK will be an added advantage.

Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substations in the UK is expected.

Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.

Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is desirable.

Experience in Onshore wind, Offshore wind, Renewable (solar) and BESS projects is preferred.

Experience with software such as CDEGS and WinIGS is preferred.

Familiarity with 3D tools for Engineering design is desirable.

Strong proficiency in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in utilizing standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Capable of managing tasks across multiple projects and handling conflicting deadlines.

Able to work independently and/or as part of a project team.

About Us

WSP is one of the worlds leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
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Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

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.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

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