Principal Consultant - Power Systems Engineer (Energy Advisory)

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. A little bit more about your role: With your help we can become a leader in the energy transition to net zero with the adoption of innovative technologies, renewables and the transformation of existing assets on the journey to a decarbonised society. You will be leading and delivering a range of projects within the Power Systems team, bidding and winning work as well as supporting and training team members. As part of the role, you will be involved in writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals and maintaining client relationships. Therefore, an ability and enthusiasm to have direct client contact and generate good client relationships is essential. The types of work delivered within the Power Systems team currently include: Steady studies such as load flow, fault level and reactive compensation; Dynamic studies such as frequency and voltage stability; Harmonic analysis/ power quality/ filter design; Transient overvoltage and insultation coordination simulation studies (switching/lightning); Control interaction studies; Earthing studies; Protection coordination and Arc Flash studies; and Grid connection support to onshore and offshore developers. In this role your responsibilities will include: Delivering consulting work related to the various types of power systems studies and analysis, in particular control interaction studies. Providing technical and project management leadership to support the project team in the successful delivery of consulting work. Ensuring technical quality of delivery of power systems projects, reports and proposals. Building and maintaining key client relationships to effectively position power systems services and secure future business. Leading the development and delivery of project proposals and identifying areas where services/skill sets can be integrated through multi-disciplinary working. Lead on excellence in power systems software packages (e.g. DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, IPSA, CDEGs, etc.) What we will be looking for you to demonstrate: A Degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialisation. Experience in power systems consulting. A network of industry contacts and clients. Proactive and highly motivated to meet customer requirements. Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often working on multiple projects/ proposals at any one time. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. At WSP, we're interested in you, your experience, your potential and the way you think. AI can be a useful tool to support your application and preparation, and our guidance explains how you can use it responsibly throughout our recruitment process. UK Policies | WSP #LI-JC3