Electrical Design Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Major renewable energy projects

Career progression

Professional development and training

Collaborative working environment

Glasgow-based role with UK travel

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Glasgow to lead electrical design across civils, utility, renewable energy, and grid infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients, PMs, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality electrical solutions from concept through commissioning.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design reviews, and ensuring compliance with UK Grid Code and industry standards within a

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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.