Substation Project Engineer

sse.com; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a HV Primary Plant Engineer to join their Project Engineering team in Scotland. The role involves developing high voltage electrical substations and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, flexible working patterns, and a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonuses and private healthcare discounts.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Solid awareness of technical functions within Transmission.
• Understanding of legal obligations, project governance, and engineering processes.
• Knowledge of key legislation affecting Transmission network management.

Responsibilities

• Create site location plans and diagrams for projects.
• Review contractor designs and witness Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Implement safety by design principles.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Diligent approach to task prioritization

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Base Location:For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office -Inverness, Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen

Salary:up to £65,000 DOE + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission have an exciting opportunity for an HV Primary Plant Engineer to join our multi-disciplined Project Engineering team to help develop and deliver innovative solutions to high voltage electrical substation projects, helping to unlock the renewable generation potential in the North of Scotland and contributing towards the UK's Net-Zero targets.

You will

• Create outline scope, site location plans, primary plant layout and Single Line Diagrams for new build and asset replacement type projects, operating up to 400kV.
• Review contractor/consultants detailed designs and witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Implement safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled.
• Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security.
• Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants.

You have

• A solid awareness of the technical functions within Transmission, as well as an understanding of legal and regulatory obligations, project governance, and engineering processes.
• Knowledge of key legislation affecting Transmission network management for both assets and projects, including the Construction Design and Management Regulations and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to ensure that critical issues are identified and addressed by project teams.
• Enthusiasm and excellent communication skills, with a diligent approach and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience, and ideally Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation with a relevant institution.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.