Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer (Design)

Salary up to £66,600 per year - plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Benefits include: Our double match pension – where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase and much more (more details below)

Location: Glasgow/Prenton

Closing date: 09/05/25

Permanent / Full TimeHelp us create a better future, quicker

Role

The role of Senior Design Engineer sits within Network Planning & Regulation, Distribution Network, reporting to the Distribution Network Manager.

As Senior Design Engineer, you will support the Lead Design Engineer with development of Distribution Network (LV – 132kV) designs and updating the relevant strategies, policies and plans for the SPD/SPM networks to minimise system, economic, safety and environmental risks. You will support in maximising the performance of the distribution system expected by our customers, stakeholders, maximising returns in both the short and long term. You will be responsible for developing individual programmes of work and design of complex projects for development and delivery by the districts including asset modernisation, major new connections, reinforcement, and other activities. You will effectively represent SPEN on engineering technical issues in professional forums and within the regulatory environment.

What you’ll be doing

Support the Lead Design Engineer with the development and implementation of policies, strategies, engineering standards and specifications in accordance with best practice to ensure effective management of the asset base consistent with legal & licence requirements.

Development/update of distribution network models and perform power system analysis using IPSA/ Power Factory or equivalent software’s to identify the location, timing and magnitude of constraints and develop strategic network optioneering and planning – including the use of market based solutions, scheme design, innovation and prioritisation.

Support in development of long term investment plan for the distribution network including network modernisation, load related investment, system design, maintenance, innovation, and flexibility.

Support in development and implementation of investment policies, strategies, and system designs in accordance with best practice to ensure effective management of the asset base consistent with legal & licence requirements

Assist with the development of the distribution network plan and ensure it is in- compliance with planning standards such as NETS SQSS, Grid Code, Distribution Code, P2 and other relevant design and asset management standards.

Maintain a prioritised list of projects and develops project documentation at a level of detail sufficient to enable the Investment Planning and Design Teams to understand scope & requirements.

Management of network risks to minimise system, economic, safety and environmental risks in a cost efficient manner. This will include examining and evaluating alternative schemes and designs and development of network wide asset replacement programmes, policies, strategies and plans.

Engagement with customers and stakeholders to effectively communicate the network technical and security requirements ensuring that company’s position is well understood and viewed favourably.

Support Lead Design Engineer in on-going activities such as forecasting, flexibility tendering, regulatory reporting, and industry work groups.

What you’ll bring

Power Systems Engineering Design experience, preferably experience in performing complex power system studies (Load flow, short circuit, transient stability and power quality).

Knowledge of network design philosophy and policies, asset management techniques and practices.

Ability to deliver highly complex computationally intensive projects quickly and to a very high standard.

Ability to analyse and critically evaluate a complex range of technical, regulatory, commercial, and environmental factors when proposing innovative network strategies.

Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges and applying innovative thinking where necessary.

Good influencing and communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to different audiences verbally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements* Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience.

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

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.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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May-9-2025