Lead Design Engineer - Power Systems in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, SPHQ

Salary from £60,800 to £76,000 + Excellent Benefits Programme and Double Match Pension

Help us create a better future, quicker. SP Energy Networks is responsible for the transmission of electricity in central and southern Scotland. The SP Transmission network operates primarily at 400kV, 275kV and 132kV. The Transmission Network team is responsible for the development of the SP Transmission network and its long-term management through strategies, policies and plans, across a variety of programmes of work and complex projects, to minimise system, economic, safety and environmental risks. This includes maximising the performance of the transmission system, as expected by our customers and stakeholders, and maximising returns in both the short and long term.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the development and take ownership of long-term investment plans for the transmission network.
• Take ownership of defining transmission system requirements, identifying the range of potential solutions and propose and justify network designs to ensure the transmission system maintains compliance with planning standards such as the NETS SQSS, Grid Code and other relevant design and asset management standards.
• Engagement on behalf of SP Energy Networks (SPEN) with stakeholders and customers regarding the development of the transmission network, connection capacity and opportunities, technical and security requirements.
• Lead the development and implementation of investment strategies, policies, system designs, and plans, in accordance with best practice.
• Develop robust and detailed engineering need cases and optioneering to support Regulatory engagement and submissions.
• Management of risk on the transmission network through leading the development of system plans, designs and other network policies and strategies.
• Application of commercial and technical innovation into policies and plans to maximise value whilst managing risk.
• Take part in industry working groups and collaborative projects and prepare, support and review as required industry and Licence documentation.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience.
• Chartered membership of the IET or equivalent, or working towards this.
• Experience in power system design and analysis or operations.
• Understanding of GB network design standards and codes (e.g. NETS SQSS, Grid Code).
• Knowledge of SPEN/ industry health and safety requirements and compliance.
• Knowledge and significant experience of Legal and licence obligations, electricity transmission network design philosophy, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of Regulatory, technical and commercial frameworks and issues impacting SPEN.
• Working knowledge and experience of Industry codes and standards, connection requirements for on- and off-shore transmission systems.
• Awareness of Advanced data processing and analytical methods.
• Track record of excellent customer service and an ability to meet/exceed customer expectations.
• Good influencing and communication skills with the ability to write clear reports and present complex technical matters to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to develop and contribute to large scale infrastructure investment plans which are deliverable and maximise return.

What’s in it for you:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• 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 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.

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. 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.