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Senior design engineer - substation (civil)

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Omexom UK
Design engineer
Posted: 26 August
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25.08.2025


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09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Glasgow (Hamilton)
Reporting to: Section Lead – Substation Civil
Business Unit: Omexom Design

Purpose of the Position

To deliver high-quality civil engineering design for transmission and distribution substations as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves supporting the development of designs from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Including but not limited to:

* Design Development
Prepare civil and structural design calculations, drawings, and specifications for substation projects, including foundations, steelwork, access roads, drainage, and bunds.
* Project Delivery
Contribute to the development of design packages at feasibility, detailed design, and construction stages. Ensure outputs meet technical, quality, safety, and programme requirements.
* Technical Compliance
Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with relevant client specifications and applicable standards (BS EN, Eurocodes, CDM 2015).
* Design Coordination
Liaise with internal teams (e.g. electrical, structural, geotechnical), external consultants, and subcontractors to ensure coordinated and buildable solutions.
* Site Support
Assist with site surveys, inspections, and construction queries as required. Provide technical input during construction and commissioning stages.
* Documentation & Assurance
Support the preparation of design risk assessments, technical queries (TQs), and responses to Requests for Information (RFIs). Maintain design registers and contribute to project reporting.
* Digital Delivery
Use appropriate engineering and design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit,, TEDDS) and contribute to collaborative model development where applicable.
* Continuous Improvement
Participate in design reviews and lessons-learned sessions. Contribute to the development and improvement of internal standards and design processes.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

* Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience working on civil design for substations or similar infrastructure (e.g. energy, utilities, industrial).
* Knowledge of substation-specific civil works such as transformer bunds, earth switch structures, GRP fencing, foundations, and access roads.
* Familiarity with UK regulatory and design standards including CDM 2015, Eurocodes, Building Regulations, and NGET specifications.
* Ability to produce and review civil design calculations, reports, and drawings.
* Proficient in the use of civil design tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or equivalent).
* Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. CEng, IEng, ICE).
* Familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows and ISO 19650 standards.
* Knowledge of drainage and flood risk assessments (e.g. using MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow).
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