Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based out of one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, or Aberdeen.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + 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
As part of SSEN Transmission Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we’re looking for a System Design HV (Plant) Engineer to join our Offshore Project Engineering team to help drive forward our HVDC projects and who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us grow our teams to successfully deliver a network for Net Zero.
You will
- Review and approve technical requirements for HVDC/AC system design and plant/equipment, ensuring coordination with other engineering disciplines.
- Provide specialist technical support across projects, including resolving technical issues, reviewing contractor designs, and participating in key safety and design sessions (HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON).
- Contribute to defining, verifying, and confirming the design basis and project scope throughout construction, installation, testing, and commissioning stages.
- Support site and installation activities by attending critical testing phases (FAT, SAT, commissioning) and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance (including CDM).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support HVDC and AC projects, leveraging experience in AC Balance of Plant and (ideally) HVDC commissioning/engineering.
You have
- A BEng/BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Proven technical ability from key roles in AC or HVDC protection and control, including OEM experience.
- Demonstrable technical skills in AC or HVDC protection and control specification and scheme design.
- Effective communication, manage time and priorities well and takes part in the development of junior engineers to build technical excellence across the team and business.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We are investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport generated energy to where needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that is not all – we are 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 Hannah at hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com or 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.
We are 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.
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