Distribution Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme
Base Salary: circa £33,500 + a range of other benefits
Degree Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Electrical Design Engineer (Portsmouth or Reading)
As a CMI (Construction, Maintenance and Inspection) Designer you will be working as part of our project refinement team responsible for a portfolio of work. You'll be required to complete site visits across SSEN's South Distribution Network, liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the scheme you are working on is fully compliant and feasible for delivery.
The CMI Design and consents team are responsible for the refinement stage of a >£60m portfolio, ensuring the works our internal construction teams and contractors complete are fully compliant and deliverable. This team are also responsible for securing consent and easement on any alterations or new works we complete along with any wayleave terminations.
Electrical Engineer (Reading, Glasgow, Perth)
Working with Large Capital Delivery will give graduates first hand experience in all aspects of project management as we develop and design projects from initial concept through to feasibility, before taking the projects into the delivery phase.From here the detailed design activities and land consenting are undertaken, all before the construction phase commences and experience in contract management will be obtained, as all our projects are delivered by our contract partners. The role will provide great opportunities to witness our construction activities on site, where a greater understanding of Safety, Health and Environment Management will be available, as we work closely with our contract partners to ensure all our activities are completed in line to safety and quality standards.
Design Engineer (Aberdeen or Perth)
As a Design Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for the technical development and refinement of capital and connections projects for our distribution network. This will be from feasibility through to approved for construction stage, using a suite of engineering standards.Project designs relate to underground cable, overhead line and substations up to 33kV. Our project portfolio includes CAPEX network refurbishment, reinforcement, automation and plant replacement along with customer connections including demand and distributed generation.
Capital Project Engineer (Perth, Oban, Arbroath, Dundee or Dunoon)
As a Capital Project Engineer you will contribute to the development of detailed programmes of work and overall work package. You will have a key role in planning resources, initiating the execution of work and will prioritise working parties whilst responding to changing conditions and requirements.
Control Room Engineer (Perth)
Working for the Distribution Control Centre at SSE is one of the most unique experiences you can get in the electrical industry. Being a Control Engineer will allow you to alter the network as required for all planned works and faults that happen daily, at the click of a button we can restore supplies to thousands of customers.Being responsible for sites of critical national infrastructure needs to be planned carefully so we also have some critical teams to help plan outages and ensure all commissioning of equipment does exactly what we need it to do. With a state-of-the-art control centre being developed we will have scope to expand and continue to develop new technologies to help us restore customers faster and manage the network more efficiently than ever before.
Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What do I need to join?
At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE, and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.You should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.
Youll have a minimum of a 2:2 in the desired degree discipline listed above.
Whats 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 on our careers site.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we are arrange a call with you at a time that suits you.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
Due to immigration rule changes to the Skilled Worker route in April 2024, this role falls below the minimum salary threshold/new entrant level for the relevant SOC code and therefore does not meet the requirements to allow for sponsorship.
Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment.