Electrical Plant Engineer

As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for an Electrical Plant Engineer to join our Offshore AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology.

You will

- Write electric plant scope of works for GIS/AIS plant and equipment, e.g. switchgear, transformers, FACTS and grid stabilisation from 33kV to 400kV

- Review and approve primary plant contractor designs through the development and execution phases and attend FATs to support the Technical Authority process.

- Promote best practice within the electric plant discipline, bringing your experience to provide suggested improvements in specifications, innovation of technology options and management of engineering risks.

- 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.

Experience in transmission level electric plant specification, electrical plant project document review, factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning ideally up to 400kV, e.g. in AIS and GIS switchgear, transformers, reactors, etc.

- A technical understanding of underlying British and international standards, relevant legislation and the implications for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.

- Effective communication skills, you should be able to communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely

- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders with an appetite for building strong and lasting relationships.

- A degree in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're 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 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.

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., 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.