WSP

Principal Engineer - Electrical

Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience ~8-15 yrs
Job type Full-time
Posted 9 Oct 2026

You will be taken to WSP’s own careers page to apply. Job ID 97293.

Job description

The Principal electrical/ICA Engineer will be an integral member of the Water Asset Design Engineering team and work independently and within a team environment to design, review and deliver technical solutions for various types of facilities and capital projects. This role will support the engineering and design delivery on a wide range of projects primarily producing and/or checking detailed electrical engineering deliverables. These deliverables will support tenders, concept design, detailed design and lead onto construction and commissioning support. The workload is extremely varied and there will be opportunities to become involved in some challenging projects within several sectors.

Responsibilities

Technical

Participate in proposals, scoping of work, identifying key tasks, packages and developing resourcing/time estimates
Preparation and/or review of E&ICA package deliverables such as technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, single line diagrams, block cabling diagrams and associated electrical/ICA documentation. Review and execute tender evaluations
Understand requirements in relation to installations relating to DSEAR and electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres
Participate and manage inspection, testing, setting to work and commissioning stages relevant to E&ICA equipment and installations
Coach and mentor electrical/ICA discipline staff and actively contribute to the technical development of skills throughout the wider UK team.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, or the minimum of an electrical HND with substantial experience

Professional registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer

Significant and extensive experience in delivering electrical engineering design aspects of infrastructure projects as a Lead Electrical/ICA Design Engineer. This includes design experience to BS7671 gained within a relevant engineering sector
Be technically sound and able to work unsupervised in the preparation and/or review of E&ICA package deliverables such as technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, single line diagrams, block cabling diagrams and associated electrical/ICA documentation. Review and execute tender evaluations
Have an understanding of instrumentation and control systems and their integration with the electrical system.
Understand requirements in relation to installations relating to DSEAR, electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres and CDM Regulations
Be able to communicate clearly in the English language; both verbally and in the production of high-quality written documentation using MS Office applications
Have a confident Client-facing manner, and be diligent, confident, collaborative and highly motivated; when working as part of a Client’s team, together with Wood colleagues, or independently
Be able to work accurately, flexibly and to integrate their work with other discipline areas, whilst working to tight programme and budget constraints
Be able to travel and visit engineering, operational and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to asset survey, inspect, and witness test E&ICA equipment and control system installations
A commitment to team goals, embrace collaboration at all levels in the business and embrace safety as a non-negotiable priority
A practical appreciation of electrical safe systems of work
Be able to use design software cable design, protection and co-ordination software.

Skills / Experience Essential: Desirable:

Have a working knowledge of electrical systems up to 11kV

Current or previous experience as an Electrical Authorised Person

Have some experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members and actively contribute to the technical development of skills throughout the wider UK team
Have supported proposals, scoping of work, identifying key tasks, packages and developing resourcing/time estimates.

Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD

Design Project Manager experience

Possession of a valid UK driving licence, as is a willingness to travel and work for limited periods elsewhere within the UK and on occasion, overseas. BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.