About the Role Base Location: Flexible Scotland, however we will need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around the North of Scotland which includes, but is not limited to: Inverness, Elgin, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Dundee, Perth
Salary: £ Market competitive depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We are looking for Protection and Control Engineers to join our Distribution Technical Services team, working within any of our 3 regions in the North of Scotland.
Our Technical Services Team is responsible for providing Design and Operational Services for our Protection and Control Systems on our Distribution Network up to 33kV, ensuring our network operates safely, reliably and continues to develop in order to meet the needs of our future network. As a critical member of the team you will be involved in capital investment and customer connection projects from concept through detailed design and supporting them during construction and energisation.
This is a fantastic time to join a growing team who are critical to enabling SSE to meet its Net Zero ambitions.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Developing scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams (MC&P).
- Specification of components in the design of P&C schemes such as relays, CTs & VTs and Producing detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.
- Carrying out protection grading studies, producing relay files and settings.
- Producing multicore schedules and termination diagrams for construction.
- Onsite commissioning of protection and control schemes and Onsite protection and control defect investigation.
- Contractor engagement including assessment, verification and approval of engineering design and documentation, ensuring compliance with scope, standards and policy. Witnessing commissioning where required.
What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- A high regard for safety with demonstrable experience of risk mitigation.
- A qualification in Electrical Engineering Discipline - a minimum of HNC with relevant experience.
- Previous experience working in design and / or commissioning of power system protection, ideally at a distribution level.
- Operational experience of the Distribution network up to 33kV would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of UK DNO practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.
About our Business SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we 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. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351698.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
