Protection & Control Engineer (Energy) at Wsp in Leeds, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

protection design

design calculations

system drawings

equipment specs

design review

scada integration

Develop new protection solutions to meet the requirement of a future smart grid.
Create all associated Engineering Design calculations and documentation.
Produce a comprehensive suite of protection and control system design drawings for 11kV up to and including 132kV systems.
Support the creation of all necessary Equipment specifications.
Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
Visit Sites to assess project requirements.
Integrate protection and SCADA systems to deliver cost effective design solutions
Attend site meetings and provide ongoing design drawing changes / support as required during project build.

Requirements

abb/siemens

iec 61850

iec 60870

hnc electrical

protection design

driving licence

Knowledge and experience of working with main suppliers’ products of substation control equipment (such as ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, GE)
Full driving licence
HNC Electrical Engineering
Experience in main standard protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870.
Proven experience in the design of protection and control schemes.
Knowledge of Electrical Networks and Engineering standards
An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to design.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

Articles

Careers at WSP

WSP Projects

Sustainability at WSP

WSP LinkedIn