Primary Design Engineer (Energy)

WSP
Ireland
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Skills: []

Design engineer in the energy sector within WSP UK & Ireland, delivering power transmission infrastructure for Net Zero as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will produce design drawings and technical specifications for HV/EHV substations (132kV–400kV), review supplier designs, ensure compliance with standards, and support CDM Designer responsibilities. The role offers professional development, mentorship, and chartership pathways within a diverse, collaborative environment, with hybrid working in the UK/Ireland.

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WSP
WSP
3 months ago

Primary Design Engineer (Energy)

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Job Summary

Design engineer in the energy sector within WSP UK & Ireland, delivering power transmission infrastructure for Net Zero as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will produce design drawings and technical specifications for HV/EHV substations (132kV–400kV), review supplier designs, ensure compliance with standards, and support CDM Designer responsibilities. The role offers professional development, mentorship, and chartership pathways within a diverse, collaborative environment, with hybrid working in the UK/Ireland.
Location: Ireland
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations
  • •Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for substation upgrades and new substations projects from 132kV up to 400kV
  • •Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimates, layouts, GA’s and plant specifications including transformers, switchgear and battery systems
  • •Review designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure technical compliance with current legislation and policies
  • •Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects

Key Requirements

  • •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
Experience:EnergySubstationHvEhvPower transmission

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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