Substation Protection & Control Designer; Drawing Office

Position: Substation Protection & Control Designer (Drawing Office)
## Substation Protection & Control Designer (Drawing Office)
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** Substation Protection & Control Designer (Drawing Office)
**** Location**:
Cambuslang/ Hybrid Working
** Salary:
** From £45,400 + Excellent Benefits
** Closing Date**: 27th July 2026

Scottish Power’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:
* Single Line Diagrams
* General Arrangement Drawings
* Circuit Diagrams
* Wiring Diagrams
* Cable Schedules Ensuring all deliverables meet the required technical, quality, and project standards.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Developing feasibility and detailed design drawings for complex transmission and distribution projects.
* Producing accurate engineering drawings from technical information, specifications, and project requirements.
* Supporting compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements across project deliverables.
* Managing assigned workloads to ensure efficient delivery of work to agreed timescales.
* Applying and promoting drawing standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
* Ensuring work complies with externally audited quality management systems and supporting ongoing compliance activities.
* Assisting with the maintenance, accuracy, and development of Drawing Office databases.
* Supporting auditable design and design change control processes in line with quality assurance requirements.
* Reviewing and assessing engineering drawings as part of approval, verification, and quality assurance processes.
* Providing technical guidance, support, and knowledge sharing across the wider team.
* Delivering high-quality outputs within agreed timescales to achieve excellent client satisfaction.
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of Drawing Office procedures, documentation, and working practices.
* Maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders regarding project progress, priorities, and any issues affecting delivery.
** 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:
* AutoCAD* Vault
* Autodesk Forma
* Project Wise* Raster Design
* Microsoft Office Suite 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…