Substation Project Engineering Opportunities

2 days ago


Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team as a Substation Project Engineer. As a key member of our project engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of high-voltage substation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Involvement in the full project life cycle, from project definition, conceptual and front-end design development, preparing and evaluating tenders from contractors and consultants, detailed design reviews, HAZID/HAZCON/HAZOP sessions into supporting construction, installation, commissioning, and project completion.
  • Creating technical scopes, site location plans, primary plant layouts and single line diagrams for new build and asset replacement type projects, operating up to 400kV.
  • Reviewing contractor/consultants detailed designs and witnessing factory acceptance testing.
  • Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to network security.
  • Working closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure that engineering and quality risks are identified and mitigated.

Requirements:

  • A good awareness of the technical functions in Transmission, along with an appreciation of legal and regulatory obligations and project governance and engineering processes.
  • A self-starter attitude, who enjoys problem solving and has an ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload.
  • An understanding of the legislation and implications of such for the management of the Transmission network for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
  • Preferably hold or, with past work experience be working towards a degree or masters in an appropriate engineering discipline depending on the level of position applied for.

About Our Business

We are a leading energy company that owns and operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We are committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future.

What's in it for you?

  • An excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Discounted healthcare.
  • Salary sacrifice car leasing.
  • Much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.



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