Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Prenton

Salary circa £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing date: 24 April 24

Help us create a better future, quicker  

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Our industry is going through an unprecedented level of change as we journey towards Net Zero. SP Energy Networks are undertaking multiple projects simultaneously as we overhaul our network to enhance resilience and secure electricity supply to support our communities' economic growth. We know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

A Senior Design Engineer - Overhead Line (OHL), reporting to Lead Design Engineer for Circuits, is responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for networks projects (33 & 132kV) including designs for projects, innovation, effective technical support, advice, coaching and input throughout the lifecycle of a portfolio of projects.

Senior Design Engineers take ownership of projects of greater value and complexity within the portfolio whilst managing/supervising and developing future talent within the department or project team.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will:

• Technically lead in the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects, focusing on design, construction, operation and maintenance of OHL systems and other associated equipment.

• Promote health, safety, quality and environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

• Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.

• Recommend construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL circuits.

• Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications for OHL system designs and costs for high value, complex or business critical projects.

• Drive resolution of statutory, land or other consents regarding OHL routes.

• Provide technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations to client.

• Define OHL equipment requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation

• Prepare and/or review OHL drawings and technical specifications for construction, procurement or other stakeholders.

• Ensure specifications, OHL system designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

• Lead the technical resolution of site/construction OHL related issues and provide support by analysing common faults and preventing re-occurrence.

• Preparation of project quality documentation following all SPEN and client quality processes and provide and meet deliverables for PQPs.

• Drive industry best practice and technological advances within the project team/department. Including evaluating and applying new ideas', technical developments, new equipment, new materials and/or alternative-working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies and improved safety.

• Contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.

• Liaise across global multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solution.

What you'll bring

To be successful, you will have:

• Degree in and engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

• Experience using PLS-CADD software.

• Proven significant experience and knowledge in a responsible position in the area of high voltage OHL networks and associated equipment.

• The ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.

• Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.

• The ability to represent departments or project teams regarding OHL engineering issues, decisions, standards, or industry best practice.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Access to nudge' 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.