Senior Electrical Engineer
ScottishPower Renewables is at the forefront of the development of the Renewables industry through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. Our ambitious growth plans include Offshore Windfarms in East Anglia with our team leading the Group’s international Offshore development. With over 40 operational Windfarms, we manage all of our sites through our world leading Control Centre at Whitelee Windfarm, near Glasgow.
At ScottishPower Renewables, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.
The position of Senior Electrical Engineer reports to the Lead Electrical Engineer and sits within the Global Technical Services (GTS) Operations Engineering team.
Providing engineering support to Iberdrola Renewables Business Units (Iberia, International, UK & Offshore) on Electrical aspects of operational Renewable assets including substations (Onshore and Offshore), 33kV to 66kV lines, Wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and PV plants, you will act as Electrical Technical Expert within a team of Engineers responsible for the resolution of complex technical issues affecting the global generation fleet (>14,000MW).
Providing technical expertise and engineering advice to the business, you will assist the Lead Electrical Engineer in the management of technical problems and solutions.
Developing and maintaining an effective relationship between the UK onshore and offshore Operations Business and Global Technical Services will be key in this position.
Responsibilities
Working within a global team providing technical expert support to the operational teams of the global Renewable business (UK, Europe, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Australia), you will lead root cause investigations for electrical component failures and develop robust technical solutions across a range of assets including transformers, switchgear, generators and converters/inverters.
Providing engineering support to the UK and global Renewable business to resolve technical issues affecting production output, you will analyse any technical issues and provide feasible solutions whilst advising the operational business of key findings, root causes, risks and solutions.
Technically assessing all design modifications of Renewable generation assets (related to both failures and performance improvement), you will make technical recommendations to ensure safety and reliability. Proactively leading the technical analysis and implementation of these solutions, you will engage and provide expert technical support with equipment suppliers and contractors to manage technical risks and overall performance of generating assets.
Providing technical support in negotiations regarding electrical equipment guaranties and warranties, you will be required to perform technical assessments of potential new equipment suppliers (including detailed technical due diligences of components) and apply lessons learned from the operational phase to mitigate exposure to risk for the Business.
Writing technical specifications of electrical systems (transformers, generators, switchgear, protection systems) and procedures to manage operational assets and risk, avoiding recurrence of problems, you will analyse and modify maintenance plans of electrical equipment to improve safety, reliability and reduce costs.
Evaluating from a technical point of view the connection infrastructures of potential acquisitions of Wind farms or Photovoltaic plants in operation, you will share learnings and best practice between the global Renewables businesses and internally.
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate as minimum a degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent Engineering degree.
Being able to write and speak in English language level at level C2 or higher, you will possess experience from a Renewables / Power Generation / Power Networks industry.
With technical knowledge and experience of Substation main electrical equipment (33 kV) generators, transformers, switchgear, cables, overhead lines and protection systems, you will be able to investigate and resolve technical problems of electrical components, providing creative solutions when required.
Familiar with industry standards and regulations (BS, IEC), you will possess skill within design and maintenance of power transformers, substations and lines.
Managing external resource including writing specifications, evaluating tender returns and awarding Contractors, you will be a strong communicator and negotiator with the ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organisation as well as third parties such as equipment suppliers, Contractors, Consultants and Technical experts (i.e. Laboratories).
Project managing third parties to provide technical service to the Operations Engineering team, you will be familiar with Health & Safety management skills including awareness of safe systems of work and permit requirements for site activities.
Whats 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%.
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 purchases
- 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 ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.
ScottishPower is 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 careers@scottishpower.com.
