Electrical Designer

Mott MacDonald; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions matching

Annual bonus schemes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Electrical Design Draftsperson in Glasgow to develop electrical drawings for substation secondary systems, including protection, control and communications. You will produce wiring diagrams, cable schedules, block diagrams, and equipment layouts while assisting with routing and layouts.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to project requirements. We value candidates with AutoCAD proficiency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Essential: HNC/HND, Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Essential: Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or other relevant design software.
• Essential: Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and substation secondary systems.
• Essential: Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Essential: Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Essential: Ability to work under supervision whilst managing assigned tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and Design: Prepare electrical drawings for substation secondary systems including protection, control and communication systems.
• Drafting and Design: Produce wiring diagrams, cable schedules, block diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Drafting and Design: Assist with cable routing, trench layouts, and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Drafting and Design: Update and revise drawings per project requirements and engineering comments.
• Technical Support: Support preparation of technical documentation for secondary systems.
• Technical Support: Ensure designs comply with standards, client requirements and company procedures.
• Project Delivery: Maintain drawing registers and revision records.
• Project Delivery: Support project teams in meeting programme and quality requirements.
• Project Delivery: Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into deliverables.
• Quality: Follow drafting and quality control procedures.
• Quality: Support continuous improvement initiatives within the design team.

Skills

AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Supervision aware

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Drafting and Design
  • Prepare electrical drawings for substation secondary systems, including protection, control, and communication systems
  • Produce wiring diagrams, cable schedules, block diagrams, and equipment layouts
  • Assist with cable routing, trench layouts, and equipment arrangement drawings
  • Update and revise drawings in accordance with project requirements and engineering comments
• Technical Support
  • Support the preparation of technical documentation for secondary systems
  • Assist in ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, client requirements, and company procedures
  • Contribute to design coordination activities with multidisciplinary teams
• Project Delivery
  • Maintain drawing registers and revision records
  • Support project teams in meeting programme and quality requirements
  • Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into design deliverables
  • Quality
    • Follow established drafting and quality control procedures
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the design team

  Candidate specification

  • Essential:
    • HNC/HND, Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design, or a related discipline
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or other relevant design software
    • Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and substation secondary systems
    • Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills
    • Ability to work under supervision whilst managing assigned tasks effectively
  • Desirable:
    • Experience producing electrical design drawings for utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects
    • Familiarity with protection and control systems
    • Some experience using Navisworks, Revit, MicroStation, or similar design tools
    • Some experience on UK transmission or distribution projects
    • Awareness of National Grid, SSE, SPEN, or DNO standards

  UK Immigration

  Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

  Agile working

  At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

  Equality, diversity, and inclusion

  We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

  AI Usage

  At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

  Accessibility

  We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

  We offer some fantastic benefits including:

  Financial wellbeing

  • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
  • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
  • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
  • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
  • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

  Employee Ownership

  • Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
  • Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
  • As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
  • Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
  • For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

  Health and wellbeing

  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
  • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
  • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
  • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

  Lifestyle

  • A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
  • 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
  • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
  • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

  Enhanced family and carers leave

  • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
  • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  • We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

  Learning and development

  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

  Networks, communities, and social outcomes

  • Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
  • We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
  • Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

  Location

  Glasgow, GB; Brighton, GB; York, GB; Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

  Contract Type

  Permanent

  Work Pattern

  Full Time

  Market

  Energy

  Discipline

  Energy

  Job Ref

  16337