Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission & Distribution 

Location

Glasgow / Edinburgh 

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team supporting major infrastructure projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, delivery, and technical leadership of high-voltage electrical projects associated with transmission networks, substations, and renewable energy integration.

This position offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects that support the transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities for transmission and distribution projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

• Deliver engineering design packages for substations, grid connections, cable systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.

• Provide technical oversight for HV plant design including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and auxiliary systems.

• Review and approve electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Support multidisciplinary project teams through feasibility, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.

• Interface with clients, utility providers, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with relevant UK standards, Grid Code requirements, and health & safety legislation.

• Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the engineering team.

• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, FAT/SAT activities, and commissioning support when required.

• Support project planning, budgeting, risk management, and resource forecasting activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working toward chartership through a recognised institution such as Institution of Engineering and Technology.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience within transmission and distribution or power infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of UK electrical standards and utility engineering practices.

• Experience with HV substation design and/or overhead line and cable systems.

• Familiarity with protection and control philosophies, earthing studies, load flow studies, and short-circuit analysis.

• Proficiency in engineering software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD, or equivalent tools.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across Scotland.

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting renewable energy integration projects including wind, solar, or battery storage.

• Knowledge of IEC standards and offshore transmission systems.