Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to design high-voltage substations and electrical infrastructure. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £75,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and flexible working opportunities. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant design experience. Immediate application eligibility for UK residents is required.

Benefits

Contributory company pension scheme

Private health insurance

25 days annual holiday plus public holidays

Profit-share participation

Flexible working arrangements

Great training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of power engineering required.
• Experience in electrical design within contracting or utilities.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design HV substations and electrical infrastructure.
• Prepare protection control design and manage studies.
• Conduct site visits for surveys and inspections.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Report Writing

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Power Systems

Tools

Digsilent Powerfactory

Cymcap

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Powersystems is an employee‑owned high‑voltage electrical engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy. With a successful track record and a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond, we are expanding our in‑house design team to support the delivery of safe, efficient and compliant electrical infrastructure for both new and expanding energy developments.

Position

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Full time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of HV substations and electrical infrastructure (11 kV to 132 kV) – substation layouts, primary equipment layouts, bus‑bar designs and specifications.
• Protection & control design – preparation of protection SLDs, scheme specifications, schematics, coordination reports, relay configuration files.
• HV cable design – design, verification and ampacity rating calculations using standard manufacturers’ data and finite analysis software (Cymcap).
• Systems studies – perform preliminary design studies using Digsilent Powerfactory (Load Flow, Fault Level, Protection Coordination, Harmonics, P28), manage and review studies from external consultants.
• Earthing design – carry out designs in Excel and CDEG, review external earthing designs.
• Create detailed design packages: cable schedules, schematics, block wiring diagrams, ADMD calculations, battery charger sizing.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings and support CAD and panel assembly teams.
• Ensure designs prioritize safety and comply with CDM and Health & Safety regulations.
• Conduct site visits for surveys, inspections and factory acceptance tests.
• Engage directly with clients, consultants, DNO/TNO representatives to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Maintain a professional image, contribute to Powersystems’ success and continually improve services and efficiency.
• Embrace the company's five core principles: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well‑being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in electrical design, preferably within electrical contracting or utilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of power engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet conflicting deadlines.
• High level of communication; able to justify design decisions to clients and colleagues.
• Capable of producing high‑quality technical reports.
• Postgraduate qualification in Power Systems is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and IT (MS Office) skills; excellent spoken and written English.
• Clear communication of technical and commercial information, effective negotiation and teamwork.
• Adaptable, resilient, proactive, willing to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays, and holds a full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Higher degree / postgraduate qualification or equivalent in power systems.
• Professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level in progress or achieved.
• Strong report‑writing skills and concise technical communication.
• Open to change, resilient and proactive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£55,000 – £75,000 per annum).
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Private health insurance and healthcare cashback plan.
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme.
• Mental health support.
• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays.
• Profit‑share participation as a business partner.
• Flexible working arrangements (office / hybrid).
• Great training and development opportunities.
• Holiday purchase scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Applicants Must Be Eligible to Work in the UK

Next Steps

We look forward to receiving your application and will be in touch shortly.

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