Senior Electrical Engineer - HV, Renewables & Global Projects

Suir Engineering; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension

Maternity and paternity leave

Private health insurance

Life and disability cover

Employee assistance programme

CPD and chartership supports

International assignments

Job summary

Suir Engineering seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical control systems for HV projects in the UK, focusing on safety, reliability and sustainability. You will contribute from concept through to handover, working closely with the EP&R sector across the UK.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years’ experience in HV energy/renewables, with strong communication and travel across Scotland.”

Qualifications

• Requires Electrical Engineering degree with 2+ years’ experience in HV energy/renewables.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel across Scotland and surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review schematic drawings and single line diagrams.
• Develop HV system studies including protection coordination and arc flash.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS substations.
• Comply with project safety requirements and standards.
• Detailed design covering LV and HV equipment and control/protection systems.
• Prepare technical and contract documentation and enquiry packets.
• Monitor progress against project program and issue progress reports.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, design team and contractors on technical issues.
• Manage site electrical engineering queries and oversee testing and handover of project systems.

Skills

Electrical design

HV systems

Schematic drawings

Protection coordination

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

GIS

Job description

Suir Engineering seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical control systems for HV projects in the UK, focusing on safety, reliability and sustainability. You will contribute from concept through to handover, working closely with the EP&R sector across the UK.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years’ experience in HV energy/renewables, with strong communication and travel across Scotland.”