Electrical Design Engineer

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work on clean and wastewater projects in Glasgow. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and creating design documentation while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have an electrical degree and experience in the utility sector.

Benefits

Pension scheme (matched or contributory)

24/7 online GP access

Employee assistance program

Discount portal with thousands of retail offers

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme and other salary sacrifice options

Enhanced parental and adoption leave

Recognition and bonus programs

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health care cash plan

Private health care

Qualifications

• Experience in design work within clean/wastewater or utility sectors
• Chartered, Incorporated, or working towards it (CEng/IEng)
• Clean driving license

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with design and engineering tasks
• Attend design and progress meetings
• Produce electrical drawings, cable routes, and system layouts

Skills

Teamwork

Deadline management

Guidance for junior staff

Education

Electrical Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent

Job description

Our client is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to work on clean and wastewater projects as part of a capital delivery program. You ll collaborate with a multi–disciplinary team to support maintenance and growth of water and wastewater systems.

This role can be done remotely with monthly travel requirements to Glasgow.

What You ll Be Doing

• Support Project Managers with design and engineering tasks before construction starts.

• Attend and contribute to design and progress meetings.

• Work closely with other engineers to coordinate designs.

• Create technical documents like cable calculations, schematics, and cable schedules.

• Produce electrical drawings, cable routes, and system layouts.

• Review designs to make sure they meet industry standards.

• Write reports, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.

What They re Looking For

• Qualifications: Electrical Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent.

• Experience: Experience in design work within clean/wastewater or utility sectors.

• License: Clean driving license.

• Professional Status: Chartered, Incorporated, or working towards it (CEng/IEng).

• Skills: Able to guide junior staff, work well in a team, and meet deadlines.

Perks & Benefits

• Pension scheme (matched or contributory)

• 24/7 online GP access

• Employee assistance program

• Discount portal with thousands of retail offers

• Life assurance

• Cycle to work scheme and other salary sacrifice options

• Enhanced parental and adoption leave

• Recognition and bonus programs

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Health care cash plan (claim back dental, eye care, physio costs)

• Private health care

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and sustainability.

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