Job Description

Overview

Assistant Electrical Engineer – Lighting & Energy role at WSP in the U.S. We are seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to join our Lighting & Energy Solutions team. The role provides low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects.
• Work on a diverse range of projects for public and private sector organisations and become part of a respected and ambitious company with strong career prospects and international opportunities.
• Engage in EV infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies, design and technical assurance across a spectrum from local authority chargers to multi-vector refuelling hubs with megawatt charging systems and other low carbon fuels.
• Design renewable energy generation and energy storage systems to support decarbonisation and net-zero goals.
• Contribute to innovative urban realm regeneration projects by creating vibrant public spaces for work, living and leisure.
• Provide highway electrical design and assurance across local authority and national highways client bases.
• Be accountable for your own project work, report issues proactively to project leads, and participate in reviews and meetings to provide input on project responsibilities.
• Coordinate and communicate with other design teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including scope understanding, dependency identification and clash detection.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A track record of performing to a high standard while undertaking low voltage electrical design, preferably within the transportation sector.
• Knowledge and experience of feasibility, design, installation, maintenance, or technical assurance services within the EV infrastructure sector and/or broader transportation sector.
• Willingness to develop and take responsibility for technical output, programme and financial performance of your work packages.
• Evidence of being a confident communicator who can convey viewpoints and keep stakeholders informed.
• EngTech registration with the Engineering Council or active membership with a professional institution.
• Hold City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulation certification (C&G 2382).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Trimble Amtech ProDesign and Modecsoft ElectricalOM is beneficial but not essential.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with a hybrid policy that offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in our offices globally.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, with employee resource groups to promote inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with options to adjust time; part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement adjustments.
• Your development: training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership and professional registration.
• #WeAreWSP: commitment to equal opportunity and workplace adjustments for disabled applicants.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments to support your application.