Senior Substation Engineer – Innovative Power Systems

ScottishPower; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company match 10%

36 days annual leave

Energy/Tech discounts

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Substation) to deliver technical and operational support for substation assets across Central and Southern Scotland. Based at Eurocentral, you will help drive safe and reliable transmission operations while evaluating new technologies and engineering policies.

You will review proposals, advise on design and safety requirements, and contribute to the rollout of SF6-free insulation and other innovations.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a utility engineering role is essential.
• Senior Authorised Person status at transmission voltages would be advantageous.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SAP and associated systems.

Responsibilities

• As Senior Project Engineer within Transmission Operations, provide technical and operational support to Substations team and wider business.
• Review network proposals and provide operational input through relevant groups.
• Support new technologies including MSCDNs, harmonic filters, STATCOMs and SF6-free options.
• Develop and support engineering policies covering Substation Plant and FACTS equipment.
• Assist with safety rules guidance and trainee support.

Skills

Substation engineering

Electrical safety

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Substation) to deliver technical and operational support for substation assets across Central and Southern Scotland. Based at Eurocentral, you will help drive safe and reliable transmission operations while evaluating new technologies and engineering policies.

You will review proposals, advise on design and safety requirements, and contribute to the rollout of SF6-free insulation and other innovations.