Transmission Design Engineer – Hybrid (Glasgow)

About the role

We are seeking a Transmission Design Engineer to join our team in Glasgow on a hybrid basis. The role involves designing BT/Openreach Ethernet Access Direct and carrier Ethernet circuits for utility substation environments, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design BT/Openreach EAD, Ethernet Access Direct and carrier Ethernet circuits for high‑voltage and sensitive sites.
• Assess site feasibility using Openreach survey data, identifying access constraints, routing limitations and delivery risks.
• Produce implementation‑ready high‑level and low‑level design packs, including circuit diagrams, bill of materials and as‑built documentation.
• Evaluate EMI/EMC, Earth Potential Rise (EPR) and fibre versus copper suitability for each site.
• Coordinate with Vodafone, SPEN, BT/Openreach, field engineers and suppliers to ensure end‑to‑end design viability.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing BT/Openreach EAD, leased line or carrier Ethernet access circuits.
• Strong understanding of the Openreach delivery lifecycle (survey, order validation, civils, provisioning, site readiness).
• Experience producing telecoms access designs (HLD/LLD, implementation packs, as‑built documentation).
• Knowledge of fibre access design and the limitations of copper in electrically sensitive environments.

Required skills

• BT/Openreach EAD design
• Ethernet Access Direct design
• Carrier Ethernet circuit design
• High‑level and low‑level design (HLD/LLD) creation
• Bill of Materials (BoM) preparation
• As‑built documentation
• EMI/EMC evaluation
• Earth Potential Rise (EPR) assessment
• Fibre versus copper suitability analysis
• Telecoms cabinet and rack specification