Assistant HVDC Engineer

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Engineer to support SSEN Transmission's HVDC network in the UK, with base locations Aberdeen or Inverness. You will provide electrical engineering support, review supplier documentation, and assist during construction to ensure safe, buildable designs and timely delivery.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with flexible working options, a competitive salary of £44,000–£52,000 plus car allowance, annual bonus, and a broader benefits

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant technical exposure in the UK construction industry.
• Experience in electrical project engineering; HVDC/power experience preferred or transferable.
• Solid knowledge of industry standards, CDM Regulations, and safe buildable design.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support to the project(s) and review supplier documentation.
• Offer site support during construction, supervise on site, resolve queries and close actions.
• Assist the electrical engineering team to resolve technical issues and ensure governance.
• Apply CDM Regulations to develop safe, buildable scopes of work and specs.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CDM Regulations awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Base location

Aberdeen or Inverness (Aberdeenshire and Caithness will also be considered).

Salary

£44,00 - £52,000 + car/cash allowance + annual bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working pattern

Permanent | Full-time | Flexible Working options available.

The role

As part of SSEN Transmission’s Pathway to 2030 programme of works and beyond, we are looking for an Assistant Electrical Project Engineer to join the HVDC team. This is an exciting opportunity to drive projects forward and bring fresh thinking to support delivery of a network for Net Zero, while developing experience and progressing toward a Project Engineer role.

You will

• Provide electrical engineering support to the project(s), undertaking reviews of relevant supplier documentation and engaging with the supplier(s) as required
• Provide site support during the construction phase, including site supervision, resolving technical queries, identifying non-conformances/quality issues and closing out actions.
• Support the electrical engineering team to resolve technical issues and undertake engineering governace
• Apply CDM Regulations in your role as a Designer, supporting safe and buildable solutions and develop scopes of work and detailed specifications.

You have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or an equivalent qualification) with relevant technical experience across client, consultant, or contractor environments in the UK construction industry.
• Previous Electrical Project Engineering experience - HVDC/Power specific preferred but other transferable experience considered
• Sound knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and CDM Regulations, with a proactive approach to safe, practical and buildable design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within project teams.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary team working, with a willingness to learn from and collaborate across different engineering disciplines.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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 Hannah on [e-mail] / 01738 341147 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.