Electrical Design Engineer

Bimplus; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major projects in renewables

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

UK travel

Job summary

Bimplus in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for utility-scale energy infrastructure, delivering concepts through to commissioning. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, liaise with clients and contractors, and ensure compliance with UK Grid Code and industry standards across projects in the UK, with occasional site travel.

This is a challenging role offering career progression and a chance to shape major renewable energy

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with strong design experience.
• Proven ability to lead electrical design work on utilities, power or renewables projects.
• Solid understanding of UK Grid Code and applicable electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electrical EPC/ICP designs from concept to detailed design.
• Act as technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple projects.
• Conduct load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and grid studies.
• Produce and review electrical design documents and calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Grid Code and client specs.
• Support tendering, procurement and project delivery; mentor juniors.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and network operators throughout delivery.
• Assist with issue resolution during construction and commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Multi-project management

UK Grid Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Glasgow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering innovative civils, utility, renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking to play a key role in the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure schemes while providing technical leadership and mentoring within a collaborative engineering team.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, supporting the delivery of electrical design services from concept through to commissioning. You will work closely with clients, project managers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across a range of utility-scale energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical EPC and ICP designs from concept through to detailed design.
• Act as the technical authority for electrical engineering across multiple projects.
• Carry out and review electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, dynamic system and grid compliance studies.
• Produce and review high-quality electrical design documentation and calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Grid Code, relevant standards and client specifications.
• Support tender submissions, procurement activities and project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and network operators throughout project delivery.
• Assist with resolving technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years' experience in electrical design within utilities, power or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK Grid Code, electrical design standards and Distribution Network Operator requirements.
• Experience using power system modelling software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD or similar packages.
• Excellent technical, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects.
• Career progression within a growing engineering business.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Glasgow-based role with occasional travel to project sites across the UK.