Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer (Grid)
ScottishPower HQ, St Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5AD
Competitive Salary with Annual Bonus and Single Person Healthcare
Flexible Working Pattern
Help us create a better future, quicker
Join our dynamic team at ScottishPower, a leader in the renewable energy sector. We are dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions and are looking for a passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to our onshore renewables projects.
Purpose
As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the specification and technical delivery of electrical engineering aspects of ScottishPower Renewable’s (SPR) Onshore Renewables projects.
Commencing at conceptual stages, projects are to be technically specified and delivered through development, planning application, tendering, design, construction and commissioning phases in line with the programme. This includes Grid Application and all system design to ensure the design complies with project requirements. Projects will consist of Wind , Solar PV, Energy Storage systems and other new technologies.
Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for technically managing day-to-day aspects of Electrical Engineering design and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring support is given to Project Managers and other internal stakeholders. Leading on technical delivery, guiding and supporting the assigned electrical engineering resources, you will ensure that technical delivery and coordination between all internal and external third parties is maintained, designed and carried out in line with ScottishPower Renewables specifications, rules and company standards. You will also assist the Lead Electrical Engineer with resource management, ensuring the effective deployment of electrical engineering to support delivery of the programme of projects is optimised.
You will focus primarily on the specification and design of the HV Electrical Infrastructure on new sites and for the re-powering of existing assets. Creating electrical equipment ordering specifications from conceptual design through to detail design, you will ensure the placement of orders and the coordination of the technical flow of information to the requirements and timescales of the Project Managers. You will support project teams with the management of the process for obtaining new grid connections, from initial application through to commissioning and testing.
Additionally, this role will provide and review of design proposals, management and supervision of Consultants and Subcontractors, user requirements definition of Balance of Plant control systems, infrastructure and their interfaces.
As you will be working as part of the Onshore Projects and Construction Team, there may be periods where you are site based during the construction phase of projects within the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the design and development of electrical systems for Renewable energy projects, you will manage grid connection processes and liaise with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to ensure compliance and successful integration.
Conducting technical assessments and feasibility studies for new projects, you will oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems whilst providing technical guidance and mentorship to Junior Engineers.
Ensuring all projects meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, you will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Qualifications
Educated in an Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent, you will possess significant Grid connection experience within the Renewables sector.
With strong knowledge of Electrical Design Software and tools, you will be IT literate and able to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software.
Managing multiple projects effectively within a team environment, you will possess a driving licence and be flexible to work away from base office location as and when required.
Chartered membership of the IEE is advantageous.
What’s in it for you
As 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 leave
· Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
· Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
· Payroll giving and charity matched funding
· Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
· Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
· Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
· Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
· Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
· Life Assurance (4x salary)
· Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
· Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.
, 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.
ScottishPower is 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 -related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
February-1-2025