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About the Role
Join HDR’s vibrant team and work with high-profile clients, including leading utilities and global tech giants, on groundbreaking projects like data centres and low-carbon power solutions. As an Electrical Power Engineer, you will contribute to transforming power infrastructure and have opportunities to grow and innovate. This is a growth-focused role designed for early-career professionals who are keen to learn, contribute, and build the foundation for a rewarding engineering career.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and engineering of high-voltage substation and power delivery projects from concept through to detailed design.
- Assist in preparing technical documentation including reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, and protection engineers to integrate solutions.
- Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and client meetings with the support of senior staff.
- Help interpret and apply relevant design codes, standards, and client specifications (e.g. IEC, IEEE, ANSI).
- Engage in internal learning opportunities to develop technical expertise and progress toward chartership.
- Promote safe design practices and support compliance with CDM regulations and ISO quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required); MEng or MSc is Essential.
- Working toward or interest in obtaining Chartered status.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design, ideally in high-voltage substations or switchyard projects.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems design, including one-line diagrams, cable sizing, earthing, and protection schemes.
- Familiarity with industry standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI) and design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, DigSILENT or similar) is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive and positive attitude.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Skills
- Electrical design
- High-voltage substations
- Switchyard projects
- Electrical systems design
- One-line diagrams
- Cable sizing
- Earthing
- Protection schemes
- IEC
- IEEE
- ANSI
- AutoCAD
- ETAP
- DigSILENT
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Communication
- Teamwork
Location
- Glasgow
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Early-career professionals
- Minimum 2 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- MEng or MSc
Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced senior engineers and associates.
- Exposure to landmark UK and international projects.
- Clear career progression pathways and professional development support.
- A collaborative, flexible, and supportive team environment.
- Employee ownership
About the Company
- HDR's employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
- HDR fosters a culture of inclusion throughout the company and within its communities.
- HDR's Glasgow office operates like an innovative startup within the framework of HDR's global presence of over 13,000 employees.
- HDR has a well-established 600+ employee power team in the US.
- HDR is a 100% employee-owned organization.
Equal Opportunity
- As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
- Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.