Cable Project Engineer

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as a Cable Project Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering projects that align with net-zero targets. This position offers the chance to work on innovative cable engineering solutions and collaborate with a dynamic team. You'll support the entire project lifecycle, from design to completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. With a focus on safety and quality, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector while enjoying a range of flexible benefits to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Free Online GP

24/7 Counselling Service

Interest-Free Loans on Tech

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Family Entitlements

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally working towards chartered status.
• Experience in transmission development and design, with knowledge of high voltage cables.

Responsibilities

• Provide cable engineering support for multiple projects and assess technology options.
• Collaborate with teams to manage engineering and quality risks throughout project life cycles.

Skills

Cable Engineering

Project Management

Technical Assessment

High Voltage Cables

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: Up to £60,000 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: 14 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission have an exciting opportunity for a Cable Project Engineer to join our multi-disciplined engineering team to help develop and deliver our expanding project portfolio to meet our Net Zero targets.

You will

• Provide cable engineering support across multiple projects by producing or reviewing outline cable system designs during development phases, including review and assessment of technology options, underground cable routing selection, producing current rating calculations using CYMCAP software and assessment of interface requirements.
• Support the project life cycle, including design development, risk sessions such as HAZIDs, HAZCONs, HAZOPs, construction, installation, commissioning, and completion of complex projects. Collaborate with engineers and managers to identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks, support informed decision-making, and conduct peer reviews of key issues.
• Develop technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects as well as modifications to existing assets.
• Review cable system prequalification and type testing reports in preparation for SSEN approval, reviewing and verifying contractor/consultant detailed underground cable system designs, witnessing factory and relevant discipline site acceptance testing.
• Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the engineering issues are compliant with relevant company, HSE and industry regulations.
  
  

You have

• A relevant engineering discipline degree and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience in transmission development / design / specification and be comfortable to technically assess issues and/or problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.
• Experience working on the Transmission Network and an extensive knowledge of High Voltage Cables. Also an awareness of the legal and regulatory obligations for Transmission and be pro-active in ensuring these are met to the highest standard.
• A technical understanding of relevant legislation and the implications of this for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR is essential.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to support informed decision-making by senior leadership. Collaborate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels, fostering productive and enduring professional relationships.
  
  

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 Shirley on shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 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.

Ready to apply?

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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