Key Takeaways
- Join WSP's Energy Networks (T&D) team in 2027 as a Graduate.
- Opportunities available in Newcastle and Scotland.
- Requires at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.
- Two-year Graduate Development Programme with structured learning and hands-on experience.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply early.
About the Role
Join WSP's Energy Networks (T&D) team in 2027 to support the delivery of transmission and distribution infrastructure. This role is crucial for connecting renewable energy, strengthening grid resilience, and creating a secure, lower-carbon electricity network.
Opportunities are available in: Newcastle and Scotland.
Your Role
As a Graduate, you will contribute to the design and delivery of transmission and distribution infrastructure, ensuring electricity is moved safely and reliably. You will work with specialists in areas such as substations, overhead lines, underground cables, HVDC, FACTS devices, and wider network solutions.
Your work will involve:
- Designing robust power networks.
- Supporting the integration of clean energy.
- Improving system resilience.
- Delivering long-term benefits for communities, businesses, and the economy.
For more details on teams, degree backgrounds, and daily activities, please visit the WSP Graduate Website.
What We're Looking For
- Qualifications: You will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. More details are available on the WSP Graduate Website.
- Interest: An interest in transmission and distribution networks, power systems, and wider electricity infrastructure.
- Skills: Curiosity, analytical thinking, and motivation to solve engineering challenges for a secure, lower-carbon energy system.
- Collaboration: Enjoyment of collaboration, idea sharing, and learning from specialists.
- Value Creation: Ability to balance technical, commercial, environmental, and stakeholder priorities.
- Proactivity: Proactive in learning, developing power engineering knowledge, and taking ownership of career growth.
If you don't meet all criteria but have the right qualifications, apply anyway – your experience may align with other opportunities.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two-year programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience, and professional network needed for a successful career start. It includes structured learning, mentoring, and hands-on project experience.
Application Process
- Complete the application form in full, including all specific questions.
- Successful candidates will be invited to an online assessment, including a Cognitive Assessment, personality questionnaire, and Situational Judgement Test (SJT).
Note: We review applications on a rolling basis and may progress candidates before the closing date. Applying early is recommended.