Project Engineer C+I

Job Description

Supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities of ScottishPower Renewables Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Storage business, you will support Development, Project Delivery and Operational staff in achieving business goals.

Providing technical support to O&M field teams, on both emerging and ongoing technical issues, including the support of technical upgrades and improvement projects, you will assist the Lead Engineer to contribute to the review of design proposals and other matters on behalf of the O&M field team.

Providing technical advice, primarily Control and Instrumentation, you will assist the Lead C&I Engineer with management, generation and review of Contractors’ proposals, including the management and supervision of Consultants and Contractors.

You will influence O&M requirements in new control system design of emerging technologies, O&M user requirements of Balance of Plant control systems and infrastructure with their Instrumentation, Control and Automation interfaces.

This position will require periods where you will be mobile across operational sites across the UK as required by operational planning and the technical interventions/projects required.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Lead Engineer with logging, categorising and providing solutions to emerging and ongoing Instrumentation, Control and Automation technical issues, you will participate in the identification, specification and technical assessment of solutions to O&M technical challenges, contributing to the delivery of an agreed set of technical schedules for inclusion within turbine service and maintenance agreements.

Participating in the technical review of tenders for service and maintenance, major component installation and supply chain related contracts, you will deliver day to day (on/off site) expert technical services in support of Renewable generation projects whilst supporting the delivery of the Control & Instrumentation related Assets management plan.

Liaising and coordinating with external suppliers and Contractors to ensure delivery of contracted inspection and technical tasks is completed to ScottishPower Renewables standards, you will also adhere to technical strategies as defined by the Lead Engineer and contribute to continuous improvement of such strategies, contributing to the identification and management of technical risks, issues and impacts of projects.

Supporting delivery of projects to mitigate identified risks from the business risk register, you will also create and maintain excellent technical relationships with Iberdrola Global Technical Services Engineers in order to deliver technical excellence.

What you’ll bring

Degree qualified or working towards degree qualification in Electrical / Instrumentation and Control or related subject, although relevant experience will also be considered in lieu of academic qualifications, you will display potential to work towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.

With experience of Renewables / Power Generation industry, you will be skilled in Project Management and hold good working knowledge of industry standards, design and installation codes of practice and regulation.

With a proven track record of work across C&I related projects, you will be able to demonstrate your technical support capability and experience, IT literacy and ability to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software.

Knowledgeable and experienced in Health, Safety and Environmental legislation associated with Engineering projects, you will possess experience in assessing control systems and associated LV electrical designs, including delivery and management of C&I related Engineering projects.

Possessing a full driving license, you will be prepared to work away from base office location as and when required.

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 [email protected]

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.