Commissioning Engineer, Power Transmission (Scotland)

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity & paternity pay

Job summary

SSEN Transmission in Scotland is recruiting a Commissioning Support Engineer to help deliver major projects across Scotland, bringing critical electricity infrastructure into service.

You will commission substations and circuits, ensure compliance with STC, Grid Code and safety standards, and work with stakeholders; a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is required, plus a full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or relevant experience with strong knowledge of electrical power systems and operating standards.
• Experience in the electricity transmission industry: commissioning, engineering and construction knowledge.
• Understanding of STC Codes of Practice, Grid Code, Outage Planning, System Planning, etc.
• Ability to work independently or with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and managers.
• Full driving licence; role involves travel across SSE Transmission Network.

Responsibilities

• Support Transmission Operations to safely deliver projects and customer connections onto the SSE Transmission Network.
• Ensure compliance with STC, SSEN Technical and Quality Standards, ESQCR, Commissioning Processes, CDM Regulations.
• Develop and deliver projects to Technical and Quality Standards per the Project Commissioning Plan; identify business improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and adherence to company rules.
• Chair Commissioning Panel Meetings, Project Safety Reviews, and attend Design, Outage, NESO Compliance, Project Assurance and Programme reviews.

Skills

Electrical power systems knowledge

Transmission industry experience

STC/ Grid Code understanding

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

SSEN Transmission in Scotland is recruiting a Commissioning Support Engineer to help deliver major projects across Scotland, bringing critical electricity infrastructure into service.

You will commission substations and circuits, ensure compliance with STC, Grid Code and safety standards, and work with stakeholders; a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is required, plus a full driving licence and willingness to travel.