This is a full-time role for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer located in the Greater Glasgow Area. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks and deliverables associated with designing and developing the EPC and / or ICP aspects of grid-scale battery energy storage and solar PV projects on budget and to a high level of quality. This includes managing the delivery of electrical system studies, applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
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 ProcoreKnowledge 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.