SP Energy Networks / ScottishPower is looking for a Design Engineer to play a key role in developing and delivering engineering solutions for our transmission networks. You will be responsible for creating both basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Main Plant and providing technical support from project initiation through to completion.
What You'll Do
- Define Main Plant and auxiliary apparatus requirements for System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications, and BETTA documentation.
- Advise on construction and outage programmes.
- Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Switchgear, Transformers, and other electrical network main plant equipment.
- Provide technical assessment of tender submissions.
- Prepare and review Main Plant design drawings and specifications.
- Ensure substation designs and equipment comply with current legislation, policies, and operational requirements.
- Provide technical support to the Project team on matters concerning the design, construction, and operation of Main Plant.
- Lead the technical resolution of site and construction-related substation electrical issues.
- Prepare engineering documentation following quality processes to meet deliverables for PQPs and BETTA.
- Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality, and environment compliance and continuous improvement.
- Liaise across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide end-to-end integrated solutions.
- Contribute to training needs assessment for new products and the development and delivery of technical, operational, and safety packages.
What We're Looking For
- A Degree in an Engineering discipline or an HND with relevant experience.
- Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships.
- Ability to apply CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.
- Ability to investigate and understand technical characteristics of substation plant and associated equipment.
- An understanding of the plant and equipment deployed for transmission networks and how it is operated and maintained.
- Appreciation of the SPT Project Delivery Process.
Nice to Have
- Appreciation in one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV: Switchgear, Transformers, Transmission and/or Distribution system design.
Team & Environment
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, collaborating to provide integrated solutions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: From £44,000 to £55,000
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Share Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers
- Electric Vehicle Schemes
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- Healthcare benefit options: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, annual Health Assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant, and gym discounts
- Unique employee deals on travel insurance
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role with locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
