Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Vital Energi Utilities Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in renewable energy is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer in Glasgow. You will support major projects by producing calculations, drawings, and design documents in the field of renewable energy and power infrastructure. The role provides a clear pathway for progression towards senior roles and chartered status, with competitive compensation and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday including BH

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience producing electrical designs for Power Generation, Power Transmission, or Renewable Energy.
• Ideally educated to at least HNC/HND level in Electrical Engineering, preferably to Degree level.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications for various projects.
• Produce power cable calculations and electrical building service designs.
• Support design documentation to project specifications.

Skills

Electrical designs experience

Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations

Experience with Amtech design software

Understanding of pneumatic & hydraulics

Experience with motor VSD controls and MCC equipment

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About The Role

You will play a vital role within the design function by producing calculations, drawings, and documentation that support the delivery of major projects in renewable energy, sustainability, power infrastructure, and power generation—contributing directly to the transition to net zero. In addition to receiving tailored support from experienced electrical engineers at all levels, you will follow a comprehensive development plan designed to promote internal progression through senior, principal, associate director, and director roles. This pathway also supports your journey toward chartered status while expanding your expertise across a diverse range of projects.

Key responsibilities

• Developing technical specifications, calculations, electrical designs and drawings used in a variety of projects
• Producing things such as power cable calculations, C&I cabling specifications, cable & interconnection schedule projection and electrical building service designs
• Supporting the compilation and production of design documentation to bespoke project specifications, client specifications and/or legislative compliance
• Inputting into the preparation of HAZOP studies
• Carrying out relevant equipment selection for projects
  
  

What you will need

• Demonstrable experience producing electrical designs for Power Generation, Power Transmission, Renewable Energy, Building Services or similar equipment
• Ideally educated to at least HNC/HND level in Electrical Engineering, preferably to Degree level
• Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
• Experience with Amtech design software (advantageous)
• An understanding of pneumatic & hydraulics (advantageous)
• Experience with motor VSD controls and MCC equipment (advantageous)
• Full UK manual driving licence
  
  

Benefits

• Competetive Salary (depending upon experience)
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 33 Days Holiday including BH
• Flexible working hours patterns
• Discounted gym memberships across the UK