Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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.

With a team of over 480 engineers and advisors supporting UK and global energy generation and infrastructure projects. We are leaders in supporting energy infrastructure, DCO, Grid connections and interconnector projects

Our UK based teams are structured across a combination of Sectors and Service Lines: Energy Transition and Transmission and Distribution have a sector focus while Advisory and Asset Management provide sector agnostic service across the lifecycle of our projects. Technology and Digital transformation offer opportunities for significant growth in these sector agnostic areas (supported by the technical engineering expertise across Energy Transmission and Transmission and Distibution).

A little more about your role:

As an Offshore Cable Project / Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to provide day-to-day expertise to the Offshore Cables Engineering team on offshore cable design including hardware design activities, making key technical decisions to support the project based on your experience. The role is client facing therefore, a strong ability to communicate effectively and accordingly is required. The role will support the Project Managers and Lead Offshore Engineer with project deliverables specific to the HVAC / HVDC Offshore Cable elements.

Your responsibilities would include:

• Conduct detailed design engineering for new projects, collaborating with other departments to ensure understanding of all customer/project requirements and to support the Proposals, Purchasing, Project Management, Quality and Production teams.
• This is a varied role allowing the candidate to work across a broad spectrum within the Offshore Transmission Team. The role will vary but be focused on cable engineering, hardware specifications for inter-array / export cables and project engineering support.
• The project engineering role will support the PM with progress updating of Engineering Deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, providing updates to monthly reporting both internally and externally.
• The role includes the support of junior members of the team, with training, guidance and knowledge transfer.
• Depending upon the project and requirements, the role will involve review of client specifications, vendor documentation.
• The role may require travel to client's offices or site alongside potential vendor engagement.

General Deliverables:

The Offshore Cable Project / Mechanical Engineer will be required to support the project in the creation & coordination of the following typical documents;

• Electrical & mechanical designs, calculations, specification and report writing for HVAC and HVDC cables in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
• Pull-In Calculations.
• Windfarm layout designs / drawings
• General arrangement drawings,
• Scope of Supply drawings
• Decommissioning Procedures
• Cable Accessories and Specification generation and where required review of vendor supplied documentation.
  • Accessories include but not limited to: T-Connectors, Dropper Cables, CPS, Pull-in Equipment, Hang-Offs, Cable Cleats Breakaway systems, glands and temporary abandonment systems.
• Cable Protection System specification generation in support of procurement activities / vendor or client requirements.
  • Understanding of Bend Restrictors, Bend Stiffeners, J-Tube Sealing, Buoyancy Modules is required.
• Installation, Operation and Maintenance procedure or guideline generation.
• Employer requirements, creation of technical documentation to support WSP's clients with their procurement process.
  • Understanding of PQQ, ITT processes and an ability to advise accordingly.
  • Requirement for vendor engagement and interface coordination in support of works.
• Cable Route Engineering, including layout design, burial assessments and risk assessments.
• Proposal scopes of work, coordination and delivery.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Must have an understanding of HVAC Inter Array Cable and Export cable design, specifications and requirements is necessary. Specifically, the ability to generate documentation and cable designs for 66kV - 132kV HVAC cables. This includes Cable Design Basis, Design Reports and Current Rating Calculations. Knowledge and ability to design static and dynamic cables is required. Understanding of both static and dynamic applications would be advantageous.
• The role will see the engineer supporting design works for HVDC Interconnectors up to 525kV. This includes Cable Design Basis, Design Reports and Current Rating Calculations. Knowledge and ability to design static and dynamic cables is required.
• Must have an understanding of all the key elements of cable design and manufacture, with a thorough understanding of the selection process with knowledge of the electrical cores, sheath, armour and outer layers.
• Shall be capable of performing calculations for both electrical and mechanical covering cable ratings studies, electrical characteristics through to pull-in tensions & installation. This shall support the cable design team.
• Capable of creating engineered solutions, considering all aspects of the project requirements, whilst satisfying all customer and internal requirements. With strong ability to coordinate and interface cross department internally within WSP and with external vendors and clients
• Shall be capable of providing project engineering support which shall include a focus on coordinating and managing proposal work. Working with the Head of Offshore Transmission and PM to coordinate and deliver proposal scopes, cost sheets and bring together the design teams responses within a single point contactAbility and competence to engage with clients in support of the offshore cable lead and / or project management team, therefore an ability to communicate clearly and provide information in concise reports to WSP's clients will be required.
• Experience with Autodesk software packages, specifically Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is desirable. Experience with other cable analysis software packages would be of benefit.

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.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.