Design Engineer

Design Engineer (Protection & Control)

Cambuslang

Salary starting from £53,280 to £66,600

Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date: 29/08/2025

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.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and deliver Protection and Control engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above), providing necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs, innovation, effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of projects.

• Define protection and control and ancillary apparatus requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation and advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to Control & Protection.
• Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Networks and Plant Protection Systems, Network Automation and Substation Control Systems, Telecommunication Networks and Metering.
• Provide technical assessment of tender submissions, preparation/review of Control & Protection design drawings and specifications.
• Ensure Networks and Plant Protection Systems, Network Automation and Substation Control Systems and Telecommunication Networks are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
• Provide technical support to the Project team on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of control and protection systems and lead the technical resolution of site/ construction Control & Protection issues.
• Produce engineering documentation following quality processes to meet deliverables for PQPs and BETTA.
• Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance and continuous improvement and liaise across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solutions.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practices.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in an Engineering discipline or HND with relevant experience.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
• Ability to apply CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.
• Having the ability to investigate and understand technical characteristics of substation plant and associated equipment.
• An understanding in terms of the plant and equipment deployed for transmission networks and how it is operated / maintained.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure projects and knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV: Protection Substation and Network, Control, Automation, Telecommunications & Metering
  
  
  

Minimum Criteria

• Engineering Degree or HND with relevant experience
• Experience in electrical infrastructure projects
• UK driving licence
  
  
  

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%.

Benefits

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
• 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. 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 [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

August-29-2025