Commissioning Support Engineer

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Online GP access

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE plc, seeks a Commissioning Support Engineer to deliver major Scottish projects by bringing critical electricity infrastructure into service. You will commission substations and assets, ensuring safety and technical standards are met across the network.

You will chair panels and safety reviews, collaborate with stakeholders, and travel across SSE Transmission to support commissioning activities. A degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or relevant experience with power systems.
• Experience in the electricity Transmission industry: commissioning, engineering and construction.
• Understanding of STC Codes of Practice, Grid Code, Outage Planning.

Responsibilities

• Support Transmission Operations to safely deliver Transmission projects and customer connections onto the SSE Transmission Network.
• Ensure compliance with System Operator Transmission Owner Code (STC), SSEN Technical and Quality Standards, ESQCR Standards, Commissioning Processes, CDM regulations.
• Ensure the projects are developed and delivered to the appropriate Technical and Quality Standards as set out in the Project Commissioning Plan, whilst identifying opportunities for business improvements.
• Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and ensuring standards are met in relation to company rules and regulations.
• Chair Commissioning Panel Meetings, Project Safety Reviews and attend Design, Outage, NESO Compliance, Project Assurance and Programme reviews

Skills

Electrical power systems

Transmission industry experience

STC Codes of Practice

Full driver's licence

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £64,085 - £76,581 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Join SSEN Transmission as a Commissioning Support Engineer and play a key role in delivering major projects across Scotland that will help build a cleaner, more secure energy future.

You’ll be at the heart of bringing critical electricity infrastructure into service, commissioning substations, circuits and associated assets while ensuring every installation meets the highest technical, safety and compliance standards.

You will

• Support Transmission Operations to safely deliver Transmission projects and customer connections onto the SSE Transmission Network
• Ensure compliance with System Operator Transmission Owner Code (STC), SSEN Technical and Quality Standards, ESQCR Standards, Commissioning Processes, CDM regulations.
• Ensure the projects are developed and delivered to the appropriate Technical and Quality Standards as set out in the Project Commissioning Plan, whilst identifying opportunities for business improvements
• Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and ensuring standards are met in relation to company rules and regulations
• Chair Commissioning Panel Meetings, Project Safety Reviews and attend Design, Outage, NESO Compliance, Project Assurance and Programme reviews

You have

• An electrical engineering degree or relevant experience, with strong knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related operating standards.
• Experience in the electricity Transmission industry: strong commissioning, engineering and construction knowledge
• An understanding of the STC Codes of Practice, Grid Code, Outage Planning, System Planning etc.
• The ability to work alone or with a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers and managers.
• A full driver's licence. This role covers the whole of the SSE Transmission Network therefore an amount of travelling will be expected of the successful applicant.

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 Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 275370 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.