Graduate Electrical Engineer Glasgow 2023

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

About the role

HDR Engineering is looking for a Graduate Engineer – Power Delivery & Substations to join our growing team of Power Delivery professionals.

As a Graduate Engineer (GE) you will be part of a 100-percent employee owned organisation that creates opportunities for you to succeed, advance, and fulfill your personal career aspirations. You will have the opportunity to work under experienced Engineers and grow your technical expertise while being part of a growing team of Graduate Engineers and Drafters/Designers. You will prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, and reports for electrical substations and related systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be provided opportunity to work on both physical electrical as well as protection and control designs for medium and high voltage substations.

Specific duties

• Work under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Managers to develop design deliverables.
• Work with Drafters/Designers to develop design drawings and specifications in accordance with client/national/industry standards and best practices.
• Assist in the development of physical electrical design packages including general arrangements, equipment layouts, cable/conduit routing, grounding, lightning protection, and AC/DC system calculations.
• Assist in the development of electrical protection and control design packages including one line diagrams, three line diagrams, DC protection and control schematics, communication diagrams, panel elevations, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, departments, technical managers, and project staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An attitude and commitment to be an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

• Experience using industry standard design software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.).
• Experience with development of electrical grounding and lightning studies.
• Experience with design of one-line, three-line, and other electrical diagrams.
• Experience with design of physical layouts, section views, and electrical clearances.
• Experience with design of conduit layouts.
• Experience with design of protective relaying and control equipment.
• Experience with design of varying voltage classes of equipment.

Why HDR?

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. #LI-KK2