Protection & Control Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland
📍 newcastle upon tyne, England, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

Protection & Control Engineer (Energy)

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver the power transmission infrastructure that will underpin the UK’s Net Zero journey. WSP offers a significant workload across more than 300 km of overhead line (OHL) design, providing opportunities to grow professionally over the next decade.

Responsibilities

  • Design protection and control systems for electrical power transmission and distribution networks.
  • Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using software tools such as AutoCAD and ETAP.
  • Perform technical calculations and analysis to ensure the reliability and performance of protection and control systems.
  • Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
  • Conduct site surveys and assessments to gather data for design purposes.
  • Collaborate with project managers,...

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Job Details

  • Location newcastle upon tyne, England
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date March 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 11, 2026