Design Engineer – Substation (Civil) Omexom Design Glasgow

Engineering
Glasgow
September 12, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer – Substation (Civil)

Location: Glasgow (Hamilton)
Reporting to: Section Lead – Substation Civil
Business Unit: Omexom Design

Purpose of the Position

To deliver high-quality civil engineering design for transmission and distribution substations as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves supporting the development of designs from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design Development
    Prepare civil and structural design calculations, drawings, and specifications for substation projects, including foundations, steelwork, access roads, drainage, and bunds.
  • Project Delivery
    Contribute to the development of design packages at feasibility, detailed design, and construction stages. Ensure outputs meet technical, quality, safety, and programme requirements.
  • Technical Compliance
    Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with relevant client specifications and applicable standards (BS EN, Eurocodes, CDM 2015).
  • Design Coordination
    Liaise with internal teams (e.g. electrical, structural, geotechnical), external consultants, and subcontractors to ensure coordinated and buildable solutions.
  • Site Support
    Assist with site surveys, inspections, and construction queries as required. Provide technical input during construction and commissioning stages.
  • Documentation & Assurance
    Support the preparation of design risk assessments, technical queries (TQs), and responses to Requests for Information (RFIs). Maintain design registers and contribute to project reporting.
  • Digital Delivery
    Use appropriate engineering and design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, STAAD.Pro, TEDDS) and contribute to collaborative model development where applicable.
  • Continuous Improvement
    Participate in design reviews and lessons-learned sessions. Contribute to the development and improvement of internal standards and design processes.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience working on civil design for substations or similar infrastructure (e.g. energy, utilities, industrial).
  • Knowledge of substation-specific civil works such as transformer bunds, earth switch structures, GRP fencing, foundations, and access roads.
  • Familiarity with UK regulatory and design standards including CDM 2015, Eurocodes, Building Regulations, and NGET specifications.
  • Ability to produce and review civil design calculations, reports, and drawings.
  • Proficient in the use of civil design tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or equivalent).

Desirable Attributes

  • Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. CEng, IEng, ICE).
  • Familiarity with BIM Level 2 workflows and ISO 19650 standards.
  • Knowledge of drainage and flood risk assessments (e.g. using MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow).
  • Experience supporting design delivery under NEC3/4 contracts.

Location

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