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As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer to join our Water Engineering team located in Birmingham.

Working within various multidisciplinary project design teams, you will contribute to the delivery of the electrical, control and instrumentation design content on a range of challenging projects across the Water Engineering Business Unit. These projects would include water, waste, pharmaceutical, chemical and general industrial facilities throughout the UK and occasionally overseas. You will contribute to the project design from feasibility and optioneering through to the production of detailed designs for procurement and construction.

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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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

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.

As a Consultant Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you will work within project teams helping us deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking asset condition surveys and preparing reports and recommendations

• assisting with the production of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Preparation of electrical design deliverables including calculations, reports, datasheets, drawings and schedules, detailed electrical installation designs and procurement documentation including User Requirement Specifications

• Providing input to resolving issues during construction

• Providing input to testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and installations including witnessing equipment acceptance tests

• Working closely with other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects

• Providing input to proposals, work scope, work schedule and budgets

• Liaison with the Client (internal or external) ensuring that their needs are met

• Providing support to allow the project team to comply with the duties of Designer under CDM including the production of design risk assessments.

• Ensuring Quality Assurance systems and procedures are followed.

YOUR TEAM

You will join an established team of experienced electrical/ICA engineers comprising grades from graduate to Technical Director.

Whatever level of experience you bring, we are here to support and motivate you to deliver high quality designs for our clients and, in doing so, develop you to your potential.

WSP will support your development enabling you to progress to chartered or incorporated status, gaining experience in a number of areas and developing you to your full potential.

Qualifications

An IET accredited degree level qualification (Bachelors or Masters) in electrical or control engineering

Skills

You will be highly numerate, have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and can apply your skills whilst working with a diverse range of clients and projects.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

• A good technical understanding of electrical principles, using a mathematical approach to electrical problem solving by calculation where appropriate.

• At least an awareness and preferably some proficiency in:

• LV electrical design to BS7671

• The design and specification of electrical power and control systems, including switchgear and motor control centre, instrumentation and cabling detailed designs.

• The use of P&IDs to create equipment, instrumentation and load schedules.

• Electrical single line diagrams, block cabling, cable routing, and associated diagrams

• Cable sizing, and experience of using cable design software will be beneficial.

• Electrical safe systems of work

• The ability to communicate clearly in the English language verbally and in the production of good quality written documentation.

• A good client facing manner.

• That you are effective working in a multi-disciplinary team and on your own

• Good powers of observation, specifically of physical arrangements and construction practices

• The ability to travel and visit operational and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to asset survey, inspect, and witness test electrical equipment and installations.

• Some knowledge of design tools and software such as AutoCAD or similar design packages would be an advantage but is not essential.

Furthermore, you should be in possession of a valid UK driving license.