Asset Technology Standards Engineer

SSE plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work

Family leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Asset Technology Standards Engineer to shape the control systems of the future, developing standards and configurations for protection and control across substations. You will lead equipment selection, testing and configuration to support a digitised, resilient electricity network.

The role involves working with protection relays, PLCs and RTUs, coordinating across teams, and applying cyber security and regulatory requirements to OT systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, configuring and/or commissioning protection and control systems.
• 11-132 kV UK Distribution experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of interfacing protection systems into wider OT solutions (RTUs, PLCs).
• Experience producing engineering schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the business and externally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical standards, specifications and engineering policies for protection and control systems, ensuring compliance, consistency, and safe operation across the network.
• Design, test and approve operational technology solutions, such as protection schemes and plant schematics, creating standardised configurations and repeatable designs for business-wide deployment.
• Lead technical assurance activities by developing test plans, evaluating equipment against specifications and supporting equipment approval and procurement decisions.
• Apply cyber security and NIS regulatory requirements to both existing and new operational technology systems, helping protect critical electricity infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to projects, working groups and stakeholders, influencing strategy and continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Protection & control

AutoCAD

Stakeholder engagement

Cyber security

IEC61850

Tools

AutoCAD

IEC61850

Job description

Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Reading, Thatcham, New Forest, Poole. You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week at one of these locations.

Salary: £71,869 - £85,880 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 18 month Fixed Term Contract | Flexible First options available

The role

The Technology Standards team is our source of engineering policy, standardised equipment and configurations for the substation control systems on our distribution network - including protection, automation and telecontrol systems. This role gives an opportunity to shape the control systems of the future, and to tackle engineering challenges associated with critical Operational Technology solutions.

As an Asset Technology Standards Engineer, you'll help shape the future of SSEN's protection and control solutions, developing the standards, specifications, and control schemes that support a smarter, more resilient electricity network. Working across technologies such as protection relays, programmable logic controllers and Remote Terminal Units, you'll lead equipment selection, testing and configuration, driving standardisation and innovation while supporting the delivery of a digitised network that enables Net Zero.

You will

• Develop and maintain technical standards, specifications and engineering policies for protection and control systems, ensuring compliance, consistency, and safe operation across the network.
• Design, test and approve operational technology solutions, such as protection schemes and plant schematics, creating standardised configurations and repeatable designs for business-wide deployment.
• Lead technical assurance activities by developing test plans, evaluating equipment against specifications and supporting equipment approval and procurement decisions.
• Apply cyber security and NIS regulatory requirements to both existing and new operational technology systems, helping protect critical electricity infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to projects, working groups and stakeholders, influencing strategy, innovation and continuous improvement across the business.

You have

• Extensive experience designing, configuring and/or commissioning protection and control systems; 11-132 kV UK Distribution experience is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the operation of electricity distribution networks, and a good understanding of regulatory & licence requirements, along with the industry codes and standards applicable to UK distribution networks;
• Knowledge of interfacing protection systems into wider Operational Technology solutions, such as RTUs, PLCs and other devices. Experience in delivering IEC61850 process bus systems is desirable.
• Experience producing engineering schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD, alongside developing robust technical documentation and standards.
• Capability to engage and influence stakeholders across the business and externally - often communicating complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution , part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 341814 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.