Asset Technology Standards Engineer – Substation OT

SSE PLC; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Family leave benefits

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Asset Technology Standards Engineer to shape the future of substation control systems, developing standards, specifications and secure-by-design solutions across RTUs, protection equipment and automation. This role supports a smarter, more resilient electricity network.

You will lead equipment selection, testing and configuration, drive standardisation and contribute to a digitised network that enables Net Zero, with a 50% site presence across multiple UK locations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, configuring and/or commissioning substation control systems.
• Strong knowledge of OT including RTUs and substation automation, with expertise in DNP3 and IEC61850.
• Experience producing engineering schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Solid cyber security principles and understanding of protection schemes in electricity networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical standards, specifications and engineering policies for substation control systems, ensuring compliance, consistency and safe operation across the network.
• Design, test and approve operational technology solutions, including RTUs and substation control equipment, 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 OT 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.

Skills

Substation control systems

OT/telecontrol

RTUs & automation

AutoCAD schematics

Cyber security basics

Tools

Schneider Talus

Hitachi/ABB RTU520-560

ZIV XCell

SEL Axion/RTAC

Job description

SSE plc is seeking an Asset Technology Standards Engineer to shape the future of substation control systems, developing standards, specifications and secure-by-design solutions across RTUs, protection equipment and automation. This role supports a smarter, more resilient electricity network.

You will lead equipment selection, testing and configuration, drive standardisation and contribute to a digitised network that enables Net Zero, with a 50% site presence across multiple UK locations.