Associate - Power Systems

At HDR, our 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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centres to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side by side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

About the Role

Join HDR's vibrant team and work with high-profile clients, including leading utilities and global tech giants, on ground breaking projects like data centres and low carbon power solutions. As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming power infrastructure, with the chance to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting impact.

Our Glasgow office is our UK power hub and operates like an innovative start up within the framework of HDR's global presence of over 15,000 employees. You'll be part of a small, rapidly growing team with the opportunity to influence the direction of local operations in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment. While our team in Glasgow is intimate and dynamic, you will have the full backing and support of HDR's well established 600+ employee power team in the US, providing a wealth of resources, expertise, and collaboration opportunities to ensure you succeed and thrive in your role.

As part of our 100% employee owned organisation, you'll have endless opportunities to excel, grow, and achieve your career goals. You will leverage your broad technical expertise to guide multi disciplinary teams in developing detailed designs and specifications, taking projects from concept to completion across a diverse range of initiatives. This role offers you the chance to lead teams, mentor and inspire the next generation of engineers while shaping a growing team of power system specialists. By building strong connections with industry experts and Project Managers, you'll drive innovative solutions and contribute to delivering outstanding projects, making your mark in a field that's critical to the future of energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of project and package delivery by establishing client briefs, defining technical requirements, and developing comprehensive scopes of work, including cost planning and agreeing on deliverables such as reports, specifications, and drawings for all projects within the team.
• Drive engineering projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring alignment with design briefs and meeting deadlines through regular design reviews and collaboration with engineers.
• Perform and oversee the development & maintenance of electrical network models and technical delivery of power system analysis studies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles, supporting feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design, commissioning and operational assessment.
• Support renewable integration, energy storage, electrification and large-load connection projects by assessing network impacts and identifying mitigation measures where required.
• Interpret and apply transmission and distribution network codes, industry standards and utility requirements to ensure compliance of proposed solutions.
• Ensure all design projects and reports meet high technical standards and consistent quality, conducting regular in-house design reviews and quality checks.
• Foster strong client relationships and consistently deliver high levels of satisfaction to encourage repeat business, managing expectations and promoting a collaborative team approach.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and actively participating in company presentations to expand our market reach.
• Inspire and lead your team to build a high-performing, cohesive group, setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, and coaching staff to maximize their potential.
• Oversee project progress, manage design variations, and support financial budget control, collaborating with the Project Lead on larger projects to ensure success.
• Champion the implementation of robust QA systems and procedures, ensuring project compliance and excellence in delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety by adhering to Company Health and Safety standards and ensuring designs comply with CDM regulations.

Uphold the Quality Management System standards ISO 9001 and 14001, ensuring all projects are delivered to these benchmarks.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; a Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Chartered status is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in power system studies, with a broad range of knowledge and experience with high-voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, renewable energy connections or thermal generation projects, demonstrating strong knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and familiarity with BSI, ENA, IEC, IEEE, CIGRE, and other key design and equipment standards.
• Proven ability to build strong, positive relationships within project teams and with clients, enhancing collaboration and project success.
• Lead the management of electrical system studies across all stages of the project, ensuring alignment with client needs and project goals.
• Skilled in coordinating design efforts across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, fostering a cohesive and integrated approach.
• Demonstrated extensive expertise in performing and reviewing load flow & voltage regulation, short circuit/fault level, harmonics, power quality, arc flash, dynamic/transient stability, motor starting & grid code compliance studies.
• Extensive knowledge of the UK Grid Code
• Extensive experience in Power System Studies Software (DIgSILENT, IPSA, ETAP or similar).
• Proven experience in Dynamic Studies is a must (DIgSILENT or similar).
• Proven experience in Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies is desirable (PSCAD or similar).
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, enabling effective communication and documentation.
• Consistently project a positive, professional attitude, fostering a productive and engaging work environment.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively within a team and contribute to cooperative project delivery.

Provide mentorship and technical development support to junior staff.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

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.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow

Other Locations

United Kingdom-England-London, United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.