HV Electrical Design Engineer: Substations, Power Systems, Protection

Spencer Ogden; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the in-house design team in Glasgow. You will deliver safe, compliant HV infrastructure for energy projects from concept to construction, supporting renewable transitions.

You will design HV substations, protection schemes, cable layouts, and perform system studies while coordinating with clients and DNO/TNO stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of power engineering and HV systems.
• Proven experience in electrical design, ideally in contracting/utilities/energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design HV substations and electrical infrastructure (11kV-132kV).
• Develop Protection & Control design: SLDs, schematics, coordination studies.
• Perform HV cable design with ampacity calculations.
• Run power system studies (Load Flow, Fault Level, Coordination).
• Conduct earthing design and reviews (CDEGS).
• Prepare detailed design packages, diagrams, schedules, and calculations.
• Collaborate with CAD/panel teams for outputs.
• Carry out site surveys, inspections, and FAT.

Skills

HV design

Power systems

Project management

Technical report writing

Communication

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Digsilent PowerFactory

CymCap

Job description

Spencer Ogden seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the in-house design team in Glasgow. You will deliver safe, compliant HV infrastructure for energy projects from concept to construction, supporting renewable transitions.

You will design HV substations, protection schemes, cable layouts, and perform system studies while coordinating with clients and DNO/TNO stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.