Senior Electrical Network Engineer — Flexible First

sse.com; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Engineer to act as the Design and Technical Authority for electrical distribution networks. This role involves ensuring designs meet legislation and standards while providing oversight on network adoption. Candidates should have strong electrical engineering experience and excellent communication skills. SSE offers competitive benefits, including flexible working options and wellbeing programs. The ideal candidate will play a significant role in improving safety and compliance in electrical network design.

Benefits

Discounts on healthcare and gym memberships

Wellbeing benefits including free online GP

Interest-free loans

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering experience in network design, review or assurance across low and high voltage systems.
• Sound technical judgement for making go/no-go decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into plain English for various stakeholders.
• Experience with standards, legislation and design governance applied to real-world projects.
• A collaborative mindset valuing different perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for electrical network designs.
• Review and approve designs from delivery partners.
• Provide independent technical assurance and identify risks.
• Work collaboratively with delivery partners and network operators.
• Contribute to improved quality, consistency and innovation across projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Technical judgement

Communication skills

Standards and legislation knowledge

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Engineer to act as the Design and Technical Authority for electrical distribution networks. This role involves ensuring designs meet legislation and standards while providing oversight on network adoption. Candidates should have strong electrical engineering experience and excellent communication skills. SSE offers competitive benefits, including flexible working options and wellbeing programs. The ideal candidate will play a significant role in improving safety and compliance in electrical network design.