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Through technology, innovation and major investment in our transmission network, we’re helping enable the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system.\nOur Strategic Projects team is at the heart of this transformation, delivering the critical infrastructure needed to support Scotland and the UK’s future energy ambitions.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nSP Energy Networks is recruiting a Principal Engineer to join the SP Transmission Strategic Projects team, leading the engineering design of transmission substations across our Strategic Projects portfolio.\nYou’ll provide technical leadership and oversight of substation design and engineering outputs, working closely with EPC contractors, OEMs and internal engineering teams to ensure designs are safe, innovative, compliant and deliverable.\nLead the engineering design delivery of 33kV to 400kV transmission substations, establishing a consistent design strategy and approach across Strategic Projects.\nLead pre-contract technical design, including main plant, auxiliary systems, switchgear, transformers, reactive power equipment, specifications and feasibility layouts.\nAct as the key technical interface with EPC contractors and OEM partners, ensuring high-quality and standardised design deliverables.\nProvide technical leadership and support to Project Development and Project Delivery teams throughout the design, construction and operation of transmission substations.\nLead and support engineers undertaking technical assurance of EPC design submissions, ensuring alignment with SPT standards, policies and operational requirements.\nLead engineering reviews, governance, assurance and approval of design calculations, models, reports and regulatory submissions.\nEngage with EPC contractors early in the design process to improve constructability and reduce delivery risk.\nManage engineering interfaces with Asset Management, Engineering Standards, Network Planning and other technical teams.\nCollaborate with Principal Engineers, Section Heads and industry specialists to share expertise and resolve complex engineering challenges.\nLead technical innovation across Strategic Projects, including BIM, new engineering tools, systems and contractor-led solutions.\nRepresent SPT Strategic Projects on technical matters with senior industry, regulatory and external stakeholders.\nDevelop and champion advanced engineering solutions that support the accelerated delivery of Strategic Projects.\nWhat you’ll bring\nExpert knowledge and proven experience in the design of 33kV to 400kV substations and associated plant.\nStrong understanding of transmission network health, safety, technical and compliance requirements.\nProven experience delivering engineering outputs within a complex, fast-paced project environment.\nStrong technical leadership skills, with experience managing or supporting engineering teams.\nExperience working across internal teams, EPC contractors, OEMs and other external stakeholders.\nAbility to make sound engineering decisions where information may be incomplete or requirements are evolving.\nStrong communication, influencing and presentation skills, with the ability to use engineering analysis to support senior-level decisions.\nA collaborative approach with the ability to drive technical improvement and transformational change.\nAs a minimum, you will demonstrate:\nDegree-level engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or relevant postgraduate qualification (MEng/MSc) or equivalent relevant experience. 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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:\n36 days annual leave\nHoliday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave\nShare Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme\nPayroll giving and charity matched funding\nTechnology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes\nCount us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change\nElectric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving\nCycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans\nOptions to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments\nLife Assurance (4x salary)\nAccess to Savesmart financial wellbeing support\nPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more\nWhy SP Energy Networks\nSP 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.\nInclusion, 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. 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