Substation Protection & Control Designer (Drawing Office)
Location: Cambuslang/ Hybrid Working
Salary: From £45,400 + Excellent Benefits
Closing Date: 27th July 2026
ScottishPower’s Drawing Office is expanding to support increasing business demands, and we are looking for an experienced Substation Protection & Control Designer to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of critical Transmission Network projects operating at 132kV and above, producing high-quality Protection & Control design drawings that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electricity network.
Reporting to the Discipline Lead, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of accurate, compliant, and technically robust engineering drawings that meet project, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
You will utilise your experience in the production of Protection & Control design drawings, including:
Ensuring all deliverables meet the required technical, quality, and project standards.
Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering drawing production, drawing standards, quality procedures, and design office best practices. You will be comfortable working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams and have a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
You should have experience using industry-standard design software, including:
Ideally, you will hold an HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. However, candidates with equivalent experience gained within a Transmission Substation Design Drawing Office environment will also be considered.
We are looking for a flexible, self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for sharing knowledge and embracing innovative engineering solutions.
What’s 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 Scottish Power, 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:
Why SP Energy Networks
SP 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 Northwest 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, Scottish Power 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.
We are 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.
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.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
July-28-2026