Overview

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Head of Talent Acquisition at ScottishPower

Job Title: Lead Engineer – Protection and Control

Location: Edinburgh

Salary From £60,800 to £83,000 + benefits

Flexible Working Pattern, if relevant

ScottishPower’s SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years, contributing to the UK’s Net Zero targets. A major part of this is delivery of the EGL4 HVDC link in Joint Venture with National Grid.

Reporting to the Engineering Section Head, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Protection & Control engineering solutions, from feasibility to detailed engineering design of the EGL4 project. You will also provide basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for project(s), support, coaching and input throughout the lifecycle of a portfolio of other projects, and develop less experienced staff within the department or project team. You will lead the Protection & Control assessment of contract bids for the EGL4 and other projects and across relevant network interfaces.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a group of professional Design and Senior Design engineers for the engineering Design Delivery for Protection and Control for the HVDC converter station and its interfaces.
• Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements; support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.
• Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Substation Protection and Control systems.
• Oversee technical assessment of tender submissions and report recommendations.
• Define Protection and Control apparatus requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation/review of substation protection and control drawings and specifications for construction/procurement; control the distribution of drawings and correspondence to Project Development and Delivery Teams.
• Ensure substation designs and equipment comply with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
• Provide technical support to Project Development and Project Delivery teams regarding design, construction and operation of substations and related equipment.
• Lead and contribute to training needs assessment for new products and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages.
• Support Section Head in developing national and international standards or regulatory matters related to protection and control engineering.
• Attend meetings and deputise for the Section Head as required, including at senior industry and public consultations.
• Act as the key technical interface with EPC and OEM contractors.
• Lead on technical initiatives for new engineering opportunities.
• Engage with colleagues and senior managers across functions to ensure alignment of work programmes.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience; ideally Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status.
• Experience in EPC environments for large strategic electrical infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in design of Protection & Control equipment for HVDC and/or AC voltages up to 400 kV.
• Experience in Protection, Substation and Network Control, Automation, Telecommunications and Metering.
• Ability to manage tasks and make decisions in uncertain and fast-paced environments.
• Experience in dynamic environments ensuring engineering output delivery.
• Excellent presentation and persuasive skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to form effective working relationships across departments and businesses.
• Knowledge of Transmission Operator Networks health and safety and technical requirements and compliance.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary which is reviewed annually.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10% (double matched).
• Benefits including healthcare, life assurance (4x salary), and a range of discounts and vouchers.

Benefits continued: 36 days annual leave, Holiday Purchase, Share Schemes, Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding, Technology Vouchers, Electric Vehicle Schemes, Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans, Health and wellbeing options, and more.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Utilities

Note: We’re committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. If you need support in the recruitment process, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.