Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Boss Professional Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Greater Glasgow Area is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of 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 strong project management skills. The role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with UK standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of UK Grid Code and compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable UK design standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of EPC/ICP elements of energy storage and solar PV projects.
• Manage several renewable energy projects concurrently.
• Prepare and review technical reports.

Skills

Electrical balance of plant design

Project management skills

Effective communication

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DigSilent

PSCAD

CAD software

MS Project

Excel

Word

Procore

Job description

Role Description

This is a Full time position for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer based in the Greater Glasgow Area. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role is responsible for leading the design and development of the EPC and/or ICP elements of grid-scale battery energy storage and solar PV projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Duties

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Capabilities

• 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.