Senior Engineer; Design

Senior Engineer (Design)

Wrexham / Llandudno

Salary starting from £55,000 to £82,500

Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date: 15/09/2026

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

As a Network Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning and design of the distribution network, ensuring network security, reliability and long‑term asset performance. You will undertake network analysis, develop solutions for customer connections and reinforcement projects, and help deliver safe, efficient and cost‑effective designs that support both customer and business objectives.

• Lead the assessment and delivery of customer connection requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory and licence requirements.
• Produce and review network designs and quotations for new connections, reinforcements and network alterations.
• Carry out network analysis and modelling to identify optimal technical solutions.
• Manage third-party Point of Connection and design approval activities across the licence areas.
• Apply sound engineering principles to enhance network performance, safety and asset longevity.
• Identify and implement innovative technical, procedural and commercial solutions.
• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe‑by‑design principles are embedded throughout all activities.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers, graduates and trainees.

• Strong knowledge of distribution network design standards up to 33kV.
• Experience using network analysis and modelling tools.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework and customer connection processes.
• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions to complex challenges.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of balancing customer requirements with network and business needs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound technical and financial decisions.
• Experience operating within a utility, power or infrastructure environment.

• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in a network design role.
• Knowledge of network construction and operational practices.
• Strong IT and system skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

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:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean…