Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Role Description

This is a Full time position for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer based in the Greater Glasgow Area. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role is responsible for leading the design and development of the EPC and/or ICP elements of grid-scale battery energy storage and solar PV projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Key Duties

• Leadership, engineering management and development of electrical engineering designs.
• Lead the development of detailed electrical designs including equipment layouts and specifications, SLDs, schedules, etc.
• Prepare EPC/ICP Sub-Contractor scopes of work and manage subsequent tender evaluation and contract award.
• Lead and provide technical input project during project construction (management of contractors, design reviews, programme monitoring, stakeholder management, etc.).
• Lead and provide technical input to commercial agreements and contracts to ensure project risks are mitigated.
• Effectively manage several renewable energy projects concurrently, according to time and budget constraints.
• Manage and work alongside other professionals in inter-department, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Support procurement activities for main electrical equipment.
• Review Sub-Contractor designs, reports, etc. for compliance with project requirements.
• Undertake site visits to both new sites and sites under construction.
• Take a lead role in business development activities (in conjunction with Business Development professionals).
• Support Bid Team with tender preparation activities.

Preferred Qualifications/Capabilities

• Electrical balance of plant design skills, with exposure to civil and mechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical system modelling software (DigSilent, PSCAD or similar) and the associated system study deliverables (load flow, short circuit, reactive power, energization, cable sizing, etc.).
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (preferred).
• Experience with MS Project, Excel, Word and Procore
• Knowledge of UK Grid Code and compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable UK design standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of UK network operator standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of CDM Principal Designer and Principal Contractors roles and duties.
• Strong project management/delivery skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive to project site locations UK wide, if necessary.