Lead P&C Design Engineer (Protection and Control)

Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland; hybrid work with expected office attendance two days every two weeks; independent travel to project sites and factories is required.

Salary: Market related.

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a contract role supporting Scottish Power Transmissions and transmission network projects.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver basic and detailed Protection and Control engineering specifications and designs for transmission networks operating at 132kV and above.
• Design and support Networks and Plant Protection Systems, Network Automation, Substation Control Systems, Telecommunication Networks, and Metering.
• Define technical requirements, assess tender submissions, review design documentation, and support project budgets, specifications, authorisations, and delivery programmes.
• Provide technical support throughout design, construction, and operation, including leading the resolution of site and construction Control & Protection issues.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, policies, operational requirements, quality processes, and health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Lead training needs assessments, technical and safety package development, continuous improvement initiatives, and mentoring for younger team members.

Requirements

• Engineering degree with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in electrical infrastructure projects and in a responsible engineering position.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of Protection, Substation and Network Control, Automation, Telecommunications, or Metering at voltages from 33kV to 400kV.
• Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward chartership.
• Understanding of transmission network plant and equipment, including how it is operated and maintained.
• Ability to investigate the technical characteristics of substation plant and associated equipment.
• Experience implementing new technologies and engineering solutions to reduce project lifetime costs.
• Ability to apply and promote CDM and health and safety best practice in a design environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective relationship-building abilities, people management experience, and a UK driving licence.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract engagement with a hybrid working arrangement.
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary internal teams, design houses, consultants, manufacturers, and industry forums.
• Work may rotate between design and delivery functions depending on project status.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, new technology evaluation, technical development, and mentoring.

Hiring process

• Applications are submitted through the Morson job listing.