Electrical Design Project Engineer (11kV)

Scottishpower; Wrexham, Caernarfon; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Equity plans

Cycle to Work

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking a Project Engineer (Design) to shape the district distribution network in Wales. You will design electrical infrastructure up to 11kV, manage connection requests, and deliver multi‑million pound projects with safety and regulatory compliance at the forefront.

You will collaborate with Local Authorities and Independent Network Operators, drive continuous improvement, and align designs with renewable energy targets while ensuring value and quality throughout the project

Qualifications

• Engineering or professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a network design role.
• Thorough knowledge of design standards up to 11kV.
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment and incentive mechanisms.
• Experience with network evaluation modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory aspects of connection requests and provide quotations.
• Deliver designs within defined scope, volumes and unit costs.
• Coordinate planning, design and ownership activities to improve network safety and longevity.
• Develop robust stakeholder and customer relationships.
• Plan workload to meet team goals and licence conditions.

Skills

Engineering design

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Modelling tools

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Network evaluation tools

Design standards up to 11kV

Job description

ScottishPower is seeking a Project Engineer (Design) to shape the district distribution network in Wales. You will design electrical infrastructure up to 11kV, manage connection requests, and deliver multi‑million pound projects with safety and regulatory compliance at the forefront.

You will collaborate with Local Authorities and Independent Network Operators, drive continuous improvement, and align designs with renewable energy targets while ensuring value and quality throughout the project