Job Title: Design Engineer - Main Plant
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow remote hybrid
Salary From £44,000 to £55,000 + excellent benefits package
Help us create a better future, quicker
Develop and deliver Main Plant engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above); providing necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs, innovation, effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of projects.
This will include providing the necessary design calculations, reports, drawings and defining, developing and maintaining standards for Main Plant Equipment installation works and providing effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project within Scottish Power Transmission Projects.
What you'll be doing
* Define Main Plant and auxiliary apparatus requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation and advise on construction and outage programmes
* Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Switchgear, Transformers and other electrical network main plant equipment.
* Provide technical assessment of tender submissions, preparation/review of Main Plant design drawings and specifications.
* Ensure substation designs and equipment are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
* Provide technical support to the Project team on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of Main Plant and lead the technical resolution of site/ construction substation electrical issues.
* Preparation of engineering documentation following quality processes to meet deliverables for PQP's and BETTA.
* Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance and continuous improvement and liaise across multi disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solutions.
* Contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.
* Liase across multi disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solution
What you'll bring
* Degree in an Engineering discipline or HND with relevant experience.
* Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
* Ability to apply CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.
* Having the ability to investigate and understand technical characteristics of substation plant and associated equipment.
* An understanding in terms of the plant and equipment deployed for transmission networks and how it is operated / maintained.
* Appreciation of SPT Project Delivery Process and one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV:
o Switchgear
o Transformers
o Transmission and/or Distribution system design
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 Schemes
* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
* Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
* Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
* Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
* Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. 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.
We are 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 .
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