About the company:
Our client is a company specialising in grid-scale battery energy storage, solar, and wind projects. Their unique approach involves delivering all services in-house, enabling them to streamline project delivery, minimise risk, and achieve exceptional results in complex environments. They offer end-to-end management of infrastructure projects including project design,
construction, energisation and handover.
About the role:
This is a full-time, hybrid 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.
Package:
* Salary - 65k-80k (dependent on experience)
* Working conditions - Hybrid
* Location - Glasgow
Selected Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Key Skills and Experience:
* 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 and Word.
* Knowledge 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.