Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a full-time position in Glasgow. The role includes managing electrical designs for grid-scale battery energy storage and solar PV projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience, along with skills in electrical design and project management. This role requires effective collaboration and communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive to project site locations UK wide, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed electrical designs including equipment layouts.
• Prepare EPC/ICP Sub-Contractor scopes of work.
• Effectively manage several renewable energy projects concurrently.
• Support procurement activities for main electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical balance of plant design skills

Project management/delivery skills

Effective communication

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical system modelling software (DigSilent, PSCAD)

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

MS Project

Excel

Word

Procore

Job description

This is a full-time role for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer located in the Greater Glasgow Area. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks and deliverables associated with designing and developing the EPC and/or ICP aspects of grid-scale battery energy storage and solar PV projects on budget and to a high level of quality. This includes managing the delivery of electrical system studies, applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, engineering management and development of electrical engineering designs.
• Lead the development of detailed electrical designs including equipment layouts and specifications, SLDs, schedules, etc.
• Prepare EPC/ICP Sub-Contractor scopes of work and manage subsequent tender evaluation and contract award.
• Lead and provide technical input project during project construction (management of contractors, design reviews, programme monitoring, stakeholder management, etc.).
• Lead and provide technical input to commercial agreements and contracts to ensure project risks are mitigated.
• Effectively manage several renewable energy projects concurrently, according to time and budget constraints.
• Manage and work alongside other professionals in inter-department, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Support procurement activities for main electrical equipment.
• Review Sub-Contractor designs, reports, etc. for compliance with project requirements.
• Undertake site visits to both new sites and sites under construction.
• Take a lead role in business development activities (in conjunction with Business Development professionals).
• Support Bid Team with tender preparation activities.

Qualifications

• Electrical balance of plant design skills, with exposure to civil and mechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical system modelling software (DigSilent, PSCAD or similar) and the associated system study deliverables (load flow, short circuit, reactive power, energization, cable sizing, etc.).
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (preferred).
• Experience with MS Project, Excel, Word and Procore
• Knowledge of UK Grid Code and compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable UK design standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of UK network operator standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of CDM Principal Designer and Principal Contractors roles and duties.
• Strong project management/delivery skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive to project site locations UK wide, if necessary