Electrical Engineer

University of Strathclyde; Scotland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join its innovative team. In this dynamic role, you will contribute to vital testing programs, ensuring safety while tackling electrical challenges. Your expertise will drive the design and implementation of projects, while your effective communication skills will foster collaboration within a supportive team. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a cutting-edge facility dedicated to energy systems innovation. Join us in shaping the future of energy!

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC / HND in electrical/electronic disciplines or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HV and LV systems, protection, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, and implementing electrical projects.
• Conducting surveys, inspections, and preparing cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Health and Safety Legislation

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical/Electronic Disciplines

Significant Relevant Experience

Job description

Salary range:

£37,174 - £45,413 per annum

FTE:

1

Term:

Open-ended

Closing Date:

09 May 2025

Location:

Inchinnan, Renfrew

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in professional electrical engineering to contribute to testing programmes in a safe and cost-effective manner. Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, your responsibilities will include designing, planning, and implementing projects, maintaining a safe environment, investigating electrical issues, and performing some mechanical works.

You will assist in leading maintenance activities for electrical infrastructure, plant, communications, and instrumentation systems, implementing safety procedures. Additionally, you will conduct surveys and inspections, and prepare bills of material and cost estimates.

Qualifications required include a minimum of HNC / HND in electrical/electronic disciplines or equivalent, or significant relevant experience. Knowledge of HV and LV systems, protection, communications, planned maintenance, electrical services, and health and safety legislation is essential.

Effective communication skills are necessary to interact with colleagues and external organizations. The role requires teamwork in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. The position is based at the PNDC facility in the University’s Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC), with potential support for the Cumbernauld facility.

Training will be provided to obtain LV authorization, with opportunities to work towards HV authorization in the future.

About PNDC

Established in 2013, PNDC is a world-class energy systems innovation, testing, and demonstration environment, leading the energy transition through innovative programs. Its facilities are unique in Europe, attracting global partners to accelerate innovations in integrated energy systems.

PNDC is expanding its capabilities with over £20m investment, including a new testing facility in ANZIC, near Glasgow Airport, launching in 2024.

We are a collaborative team committed to supporting each other and deploying products that reduce costs, increase reliability, and promote sustainability. Visit our website at www.pndc.co.uk to learn more.

For informal inquiries, contact Ronnie Gardiner, Senior Engineering Manager, at [e-mail].