Primary Design Engineer - Scotland

Our client is looking for a Primary Design Engineer to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project in Scotland. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid working environment, with three days in the office and the option to be based from various locations across Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for transmission level substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant and provide associated electrical designs for substation upgrades and new substations projects from 33kV up to 400kV.
• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimates, layouts, and plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear, and battery systems.
• Review designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure compliance with current legislation and policies.
• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract and to the satisfaction of the client.
• Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
• Identify and manage relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards.
• Attend site meetings to support design or requirement changes during project build.
• Ensure project design works align with programme, quality, and margin.
• Develop external and internal client relationships.
• Prepare specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment, including evaluation and identification of plant accessories.

About You

• Minimum qualification of HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in substation design and understanding of key interfaces with other disciplines.
• Experience with small, medium, and technically complex new substations, retrofit, or network reinforcement projects.
• Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 33kV up to 400kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant and ancillary equipment in transmission substations.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation related to the design of electrical substations.
• Experience in design cost estimation.
• Willingness to travel as per project needs.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.