Transmission HVDC Centre Engineering Graduate Programme

3 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom SSE Enterprise Full time
Transmission HVDC Centre Engineering Graduate Programme
  • 550490
  • Closing at: Nov 3 2024 at 23:55 GMT
HVDC Centre Engineering Graduate Programme - Transmission

Start Date: 2 year programme, commencing September 2025

Base Locations: Cumbernauld

Salary: circa £33,500 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:  Permanent | Full Time |  options available

Degree Disciplines: Electrical Power Engineering

What is the role?

Engineering graduates joining SSEN Transmission will be at the forefront of building a better world of energy for future generations. HVDC Graduates will follow a Specialist pathway. Specialists will work with experts in their specialism, gaining exposure within a business area for the duration of the programme and a depth of knowledge to utilise in their substantive post.

As a part of SSEN Transmission, The National HVDC Centre is looking for Electrical Power Engineering Graduates to support the power system studies to de-risk the deployment of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission technologies to deliver our net-zero targets.

Over the next decade, the electricity transmission network that we operate will be dramatically reshaped by HVDC to integrate massive offshore wind power to achieve net-zero. Our team of power system experts are key to enabling and de-risking this journey.

A typical day in the HVDC Centre could involve developing models of transmission system and carrying out simulation with specialist simulation tools to identify feasibility, risks and mitigation to support planning and commissioning. You will develop expertise in world-leading simulation tools and methodologies to plan our future transmission system.

You can learn more about the Transmission Engineering Graduate programme .

What do I need?

You will have a minimum of a 2:2 BEng in Electrical Power Engineering.

We'd love you to have some practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSE and the prospect of a long-term future with us. 

You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process .

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for to find out more.


Our Benefits

Sharesave Scheme 34 days of annual leave Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday Interest-free technology loans 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service Private healthcare discounts Subsidised gym memberships 21 weeks full pay maternity leave Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets  

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