Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

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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.Your Team

You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.The Building Services team in the Northern Region (Split across Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow) consists of more than 50 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers.We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do and is inherent in our offering.We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals.Responsibilities

Meet the requirements of a ''Principal Engineer'' grade and have a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Be able to demonstrate where your personal input has led to the commission being won or successfully delivered.Work with initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.Work under the direction of the client and interpret project needs to meet delivery requirements.Collaborate in a leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise others in this function.Lead feasibility studies for the project, specific to the discipline.Direct the production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.Regularly brief the project team, including explaining appointments and design programmes to ensure adequate resources are available.Qualifications and Experience

Working towards Chartership via an Engineering Council accredited honours degree or relevant experience.Degree in Building Services Engineering or applicable discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.Working towards IET Engineer or Chartered Building Services Engineer status.Key Technical Requirements

Detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.Working understanding of latest electrical design software to allocate/direct work on projects.Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.Ability to engage with clients and contractors in technical discussions.Understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allocate/direct work on projects.Electrical Design Skills

Low voltage distribution systemsLow voltage standby generationUPS systemsCable calculations (via software and by hand)Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)Small powerFire alarmsIntruder detectionAccess control and security systemsDisabled call systemsData cabling and outletsLightning protectionDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Working towards Chartership via an Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience.Degree in Building Services Engineering or applicable discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.Working towards IET Engineer or Chartered Building Services Engineer.About Us and Benefits

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team that values innovation, integrity and inclusion. Our benefits include flexible working where possible, development opportunities, and programs to support health and wellbeing.#WeAreWSP: We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Professional ..... full job details .....