Senior Design Engineer

CambuslangFlexible Hybrid WorkingClosing Date: 26 April 24SP Energy Networks (SPEN) plays a vital role in ensuring we keep up with the evolving way our customers and communities generate, consume, and interact with energy through the provision of systems that are crucial to the delivery of the Government’s ambitious Net Zero and Low Carbon targets. To ready the UK for an electric future we have launched our RIIO-T2 Business Plan that details spending of £3.3 billion and engages 19,000 stakeholders.This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our journey as a Senior Design Engineer (Protection & Control) to develop and deliver engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above).What you’ll be doingDefine protection and control and ancillary apparatus requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation and advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to Control & Protection.Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Networks and Plant Protection Systems, Network Automation and Substation Control Systems, Telecommunication Networks and Metering.Provide technical assessment of tender submissions, preparation/review of Control & Protection design drawings and specifications.Ensure Networks and Plant Protection Systems, Network Automation and Substation Control Systems and Telecommunication Networks are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements. Provide technical support to the Project team on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of control and protection systems and lead the technical resolution of site/ construction Control & Protection issues.Preparation of engineering documentation following quality processes to meet deliverables for PQP’s and BETTA.Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance and continuous improvement and liaise across multi disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solutions.Contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.What you’ll bring Degree in an Engineering discipline with relevant experience.
Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards).
Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.
Having the ability to investigate and understand technical characteristics of substation plant and associated equipment.
An understanding in terms of the plant and equipment deployed for transmission networks and how it is operated / maintained.
Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV: Protection, Substation & Network Control and/or Automation. What’s in it for youAs well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:36 days annual leaveHoliday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare Incentive Plan and Sharesave SchemePayroll giving and charity matched fundingTechnology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposesCount us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate changeElectric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loansOptions to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy SP Energy NetworksSP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.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. If you need support, please reach out to
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