Electrical Engineer

Job TitleElectrical Engineer 

Location Glasgow 

Salary from £50,000, up to 10% bonus and health cover 

Flexible Working Pattern 

Help us create a better future, quicker 

The role will focus primarily on specification and design of the HV Electrical Infrastructure on all new sites. Draft equipment electrical ordering specifications from the design feed work and assist with placement of orders to the requirements and timescales of the project managers. The role will support the management of the process for obtaining new grid connections, from initial application through to commissioning and testing.  Additionally, the role will assist with the generation and review of design proposals; the supervision of consultants and subcontractors; the drafting of user requirements definition of balance of plant control systems, infrastructure and their interfaces. 

What you'll be doing 

• Undertake Electrical Engineering duties to support the Onshore Project Delivery requirements across New Business, Development, Design and Construction Delivery. 

• Coordinate with the wider Iberdrola Global Technical Services department to support compliance and collaboration of Electrical Engineering resources for implementation of Iberdrola Global Best practice for the UK Electrical Engineering team 

• Participate with, promote and engage positive H&S behaviours and competencies within the team to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained.  

• Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer with coaching and mentoring of Graduate ElectricaI Engineers and other peer Engineers and participate with technical training activities. 

• Assist the project teams with the process of developing, designing and constructing renewable energy assets, from initial application through to commissioning and testing 

What you'll bring 

• Electrical Engineering degree qualification 

• Significant relevant experience in Grid Connection and electrical design 

• IT literate with the ability to operate MS office systems and other IT based project management software. 

• Need to hold a driving license and be prepared to work away from base office location as and when required. 

• Working towards Chartered member status of the IET is preferable 

• Good understanding of Health and Safety Principles and their application in the delivery of large scale projects. 

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 ScottishPower 

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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. 

ScottishPower is 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.