Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Capula Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work & Green Car Schemes

Job summary

Capula is seeking a Senior Hardware & Electrical Design Engineer to support major UK projects across energy generation, storage, transmission and distribution. You will design high-quality hardware systems from concept through testing and commissioning.

Key work includes protection & control, LV design, SLDs, schematics, and BOMs, with involvement in FAT, site testing and commissioning. Hybrid UK role with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with UK Transmission and Distribution projects.
• Knowledge of BS7671 and substation automation.
• Ability to produce high-quality engineering documentation.
• Willingness to travel and hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing engineering drawings using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Delivering protection & control panel and LVAC/DC, battery and UPS designs.
• Creating SLDs, KLDs, schematics and cable schedules.
• Supporting substation automation and IEC 61850-based solutions.
• Developing Bills of Materials and supporting manufacture and installation.
• Assisting FAT, site testing and commissioning.
• Collaborating with clients, suppliers, Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Hardware design

LV design

Protection & Control

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

IEC 61850

Substation automation

Engineering documentation

FAT testing

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Senior Hardware & Electrical Design Engineer

UK | Hybrid Working Available Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Capula (Part of the EDF Group)

Capula is looking for a Senior Hardware & Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major projects across the UK Energy Generation, Storage, Transmission and Distribution sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects, delivering high-quality hardware, secondary systems and LV electrical designs from concept through to testing and commissioning.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing and reviewing engineering drawings and designs using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar


• Delivering Protection & Control panel, LVAC/DC, battery and UPS system designs


• Creating SLDs, KLDs, schematics, cable schedules and technical documentation


• Supporting substation automation, communications and IEC 61850-based solutions


• Developing Bills of Materials and supporting manufacture and installation activities


• Assisting with FAT, site testing and commissioning support


• Collaborating with clients, suppliers, Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in hardware, secondary systems or LV design within HV substations


• Knowledge of Protection & Control systems and transmission-level plant interfaces


• Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent design tools


• Understanding of IEC 61850 and substation communications


• Ability to deliver accurate, high-quality engineering documentation


• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required


• Experience within UK Transmission and Distribution projects


• Installation, testing or commissioning experience


• Knowledge of BS7671, SCADA or substation automation systems


• Awareness of OT cyber security standards


• Working towards IEng or CEng status

Why Join Capula?

• Cycle to Work & Green Car Schemes

At Capula, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.