Electrical Engineer (695944)

s1jobs; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team at the PNDC facility. The role involves designing and implementing electrical projects, ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety legislation. Candidates should possess an HNC/HND in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills being essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND or equivalent in electrical/electronic discipline.
• Understanding of HV and LV systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, and implementing electrical projects.
• Investigating and resolving electrical issues.
• Leading maintenance activities for electrical infrastructure.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

HNC / HND in electrical/electronic discipline

Job description

Salary range:

£37,174 - £45,413 per annum

FTE:

1

Term:

Open-ended

Closing Date:

06 June 2025

Location:

Inchinnan, Renfrew

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in the professional electrical engineering field to contribute to testing programmes in a safe and cost-effective manner. Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in designing, planning, and implementing projects, ensuring safety throughout. Your responsibilities will include investigating and resolving electrical issues, with some mechanical work involved.

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

Qualifications for this role include a minimum of HNC / HND in electrical/electronic discipline or equivalent, or significant relevant experience. An understanding of HV systems, good knowledge of LV systems, protection, communications, planned maintenance, electrical services, and current health and safety legislation are required.

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

As part of the technical team, you will receive training to obtain LV authorization promptly, with opportunities to progress towards HV authorization.

About PNDC

Established in 2013, PNDC is a world-class energy systems innovation, testing, and demonstration centre, leading the energy transition. Located in Cumbernauld and the upcoming ANZIC facility near Glasgow Airport, PNDC is investing over £20m to expand its capabilities, focusing on decarbonization of heat and transport. We foster a collaborative environment where team members support each other and take pride in deploying innovative solutions that reduce costs, increase reliability, and promote sustainability. Learn more about our focus areas and team on our website.