Senior Electrical Plant Engineer
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.
Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / cash 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
As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Plant Engineer to join our newly formed Offshore HVAC (High Voltage Alternate Current) Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island and Offshore projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero.Our Island and Offshore 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, FACTS and grid stabilisation from 33kV to 400kV, reviewing and approving 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.
- Drive decision making and support other projects through peer review of key issues.
- Support and direct Project Engineers within their specialist remit, using your technical expertise. The Project Engineers are managed directly via Engineering Managers, the Senior role is to provide technical support through your expertise and in doing so support the Engineering Manager. This will include support during recruitment and advising on Training and Development requirements of the Electric Plant Engineering Team.
- Take a key role in focusing on the internal SSE Engineering resource, as well as advise on the performance of the external resource of Engineering Consultants and Contractors who are all part of supply chain delivering a significant portfolio of work.
- Demonstrable experience in transmission level electric plant specification, electrical plant project document review, factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning ideally up to 400kV including AIS and GIS, and be comfortable to technically assess issues and critically assess a range of technical solutions.
- An excellent technical understanding of 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 to allow decision making by senior management.
- The 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.
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 Stephanie at or 01738 342963 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.
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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.
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