Electrical Design Engineer

Scotland
€55000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 25 days ago
You are an Electrical Design Engineer who has solid experience in Protection & Control and wants to be part of a busy team delivering high-voltage infrastructure projects in the power and renewables sector based out of Glasgow.

This is a permanent role with long-term project security, offering the chance to work on technically challenging and rewarding projects across Scotland. There’s a strong package on offer here with room for negotiation.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Electrical Design Engineer Skills:
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 3+ years’ experience in protection and control design for HV/MV projects.
  • Strong knowledge of HV/EHV substations (11kV to 400kV).
  • Good proficiency with software like ETAP, DIgSILENT, or PSCAD.
  • Awareness of SCADA/automation systems and comms protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus) is a plus.
  • Strong technical documentation and drawing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites and offices in Scotland.

As an Electrical Design Engineer:
  • Taking ownership of detailed protection and control designs, from concept right through to IFC.
  • Producing and reviewing design documentation including:
  • Protection philosophies and schemes
  • Settings and coordination studies
  • SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Interlocking and tripping logic
  • Selecting and specifying relays/IEDs to meet project needs.
  • Carrying out fault studies and protection grading using tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, or PSCAD.
  • Making sure designs are fully compliant with relevant standards.
  • Liaising with project teams, construction/commissioning engineers, and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting design risk assessments, technical queries, and change controls.
  • Assisting with FAT documentation and commissioning strategies.
  • Helping to improve design processes and share best practice across projects.

The Package:

Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of at least £55,000 plus package.


Interviews are taking place this week so if you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353(0)15314345.

The Breagh Team:

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