This is a full-time role for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer located in the Greater Glasgow Area. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks and deliverables associated with designing and developing the EPC and/or ICP aspects of grid-scale battery energy storage and solar PV projects on budget and to a high level of quality. This includes managing the delivery of electrical system studies, applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Key Duties

• Leadership, engineering management and development of electrical engineering designs.

• Lead the development of detailed electrical designs including equipment layouts and specifications, SLDs, schedules, etc.

• Prepare EPC/ICP Sub-Contractor scopes of work and manage subsequent tender evaluation and contract award.

• Lead and provide technical input project during project construction (management of contractors, design reviews, programme monitoring, stakeholder management, etc.).

• Lead and provide technical input to commercial agreements and contracts to ensure project risks are mitigated.

• Effectively manage several renewable energy projects concurrently, according to time and budget constraints.

• Manage and work alongside other professionals in inter-department, multi-disciplinary teams.

• Prepare and review technical reports.

• Support procurement activities for main electrical equipment.

• Review Sub-Contractor designs, reports, etc. for compliance with project requirements.

• Undertake site visits to both new sites and sites under construction.

• Take a lead role in business development activities (in conjunction with Business Development professionals).

• Support Bid Team with tender preparation activities.

Qualifications / Capabilities

• Electrical balance of plant design skills, with exposure to civil and mechanical systems.

• Experience with electrical system modelling software (DigSilent, PSCAD or similar) and the associated system study deliverables (load flow, short circuit, reactive power, energization, cable sizing, etc.).

• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software ().

• Experience with MS Project, Excel, Word and Procore

• Knowledge of UK Grid Code and compliance.

• Knowledge of applicable UK design standards and regulations.

• Knowledge of UK network operator standards and regulations.

• Knowledge of CDM Principal Designer and Principal Contractors roles and duties.

• Strong project management/delivery skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Full driving licence and ability to drive to project site locations UK wide, if necessary