Senior Electrical Project Engineer
ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow. G2 5AD
Salary dependant on experience with 15% annual bonus and single person healthcare
Flexible Working Pattern
Closing date: 10th May 2024
Help us create a better future, quicker
As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take responsibility for the specification and technical delivery of electrical engineering aspects of ScottishPower Renewable's (SPR) onshore Renewables projects.
Commencing at conceptual stages, projects are to be technically specified and delivered through development, planning application, tendering, design, construction and commissioning phases in line with the programme which includes Grid Application and all system design to ensure the design complies with project requirements. Projects will consist of Wind Generation, Solar PV, Energy Storage systems and other new technologies.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for technically managing daily aspects of electrical engineering design and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring support is given to Project Managers and other internal stakeholders. Leading on technical delivery, guiding and supporting the assigned electrical engineering resources, you will ensure technical delivery and coordination between all internal and external third parties is maintained, designed and carried out in line with SPR specifications, rules and company standards. You will also assist the Lead Engineer with resource management, ensuring the effective deployment of electrical engineering to support delivery of the programme of projects is optimised.
Primarily focusing on the electrical design and construction phases of new Renewable technology sites, you will be part of the project delivery engineering team. This role will include the generation and review of design proposals, the management and supervision of consultants and designers from conceptual design through to detail design of the electrical systems, interfaces, and infrastructure, ensuring designs comply with project requirements. You will create equipment ordering specifications for HV electrical infrastructure ensuring the placement of orders and coordination of the technical flow of information to the requirements and timescales of the project.
Working throughout the project lifecycle you will define requirements of Balance of Plant contractors, assess suitability of tenders, and manage subcontractors through the project phases.
As you will be working as part of the Onshore Projects and Construction Team, there may be periods where you are site based during the construction phase of projects within the UK.
What you'll bring
Educated to degree standard in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, you will possess significant experience in Grid connection and Electrical Design.
Experience in the design and construction of windfarm projects or HV infrastructure is advantageous. Being IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software, you will possess a full driving licence and be prepared to work away from base office location as and when required. Chartered membership of the IET or equivalent recognised body is advantageous.
What's in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com .