Senior Substation Project Engineer

SSE plc; Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: Up to £70,000 + car/allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

SSEN Transmission have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substation Project Engineer to join our multi-disciplined engineering team to help develop and deliver our expanding project portfolio to meet our Net Zero targets.

You will

1. Undertake the design and drafting of primary plant scopes, at voltages up to 400kV, including Single Line Diagrams, Stage by Stage Diagrams, Electrical layouts, and Scope of Work documentation. Design both AIS and GIS solutions.
2. Review designs by Project Engineers during feasibility and conduct formal reviews of contractor submissions during development, refinement, and detailed design stages. Challenge non-compliant designs, ensuring a balanced focus on quality, cost, and programme.
3. Support the project life cycle, including design development, risk sessions (HAZID/HAZCON/HAZOP), construction, installation, commissioning, and completion of complex projects. Collaborate with engineers and managers to identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks, support informed decision-making, and conduct peer reviews of key issues.
4. Mentor less experienced engineers to enhance their capabilities within the business. Provide senior technical guidance to ensure successful delivery of engineering outputs and leadership in defining scope and resolving key risks.
5. Assist site and operational teams in ensuring installation quality and network security, witness factory acceptance testing, and drive design maturity and delivery of scope to required quality and programme.

You have

1. Demonstrable experience in transmission development, design, and specification up to 400kV (both GIS and AIS), with a focus on full life cycle design from feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning. Ability to assess and evaluate a range of technical solutions.
2. A Degree in Electrical or a relevant engineering discipline, ideally Chartered or working towards chartered status.
3. Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR, and its implications for assets and projects.
4. Effective communication skills to clearly convey complex technical issues for senior management decision-making. Experience in mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers.
5. Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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.

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.