Electrical Engineer

NES Fircroft; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Junior to Lead) with expertise in earthing, power systems and protection studies to join our growing engineering consultancy. The role focuses on HV and EHV infrastructure, with opportunities to lead technical studies and mentor junior engineers.

You will deliver technical analyses, reports and engineering recommendations, support bids and project delivery, and work within a collaborative, high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering earthing, power systems, or protection studies.
• Strong understanding of HV/EHV infrastructure and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead earthing, power systems, and protection studies for HV/EHV projects.
• Deliver technical analyses such as load flow, fault level, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, and engineering recommendations.
• Support bids, proposals, and project delivery activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Manage projects to meet technical, commercial, and programme objectives.

Skills

Earthing

Power systems

Protection studies

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CDEGS

XGSLab

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

IPSA

PSS®E

SKM

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Junior to Lead level

(Earthing, Power Systems and Protection Studies)

Glasgow - Salary Negotiable (Dependant On Experience)

About the Company -

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering specialist technical services across the energy and infrastructure sectors. The organisation supports a diverse portfolio of projects involving power networks, industrial facilities, renewable energy developments, and emerging technologies.

With a strong technical culture and collaborative approach, the business offers engineers the opportunity to work on complex projects, alongside experienced specialists, while continuing to develop their technical expertise within a supportive and high-performing environment.

About the Role -

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced electrical engineers (junior to lead level) with a background in Earthing, Power Systems & Protection to join a growing engineering consultancy team.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in earthing, power systems, protection engineering, or a combination of these disciplines, supporting the delivery of technical studies and engineering solutions across HV and EHV infrastructure projects.

This position can be tailored towards an individual with deep expertise in a single discipline or a consultant with broader multidisciplinary experience. You will play a key role in leading technical studies, supporting project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead earthing, power systems, and protection studies for HV/EHV infrastructure projects.
• Deliver technical analysis including EPR, touch and step voltages, load flow, fault level, protection coordination, relay settings, and arc flash studies.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, and engineering recommendations.
• Support bids, proposals, and project delivery activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Manage projects to technical, commercial, and programme objectives.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering earthing studies, power systems studies, protection studies, or a combination of these disciplines.
• Strong understanding of HV/EHV electrical infrastructure and relevant industry standards.
• Experience with software such as CDEGS, XGSLab, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, IPSA, PSS®E, SKM, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, technical reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience within renewables, grid connections, BESS, transmission, or distribution projects.
• Knowledge of EMC, EMI, induction, or lightning protection studies.
• Python, VBA, or MATLAB experience.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).