Control and Protection Engineer

SSE Enterprise; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland seeks a Control and Protection Engineer to support HVDC projects and promote safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc in engineering and proven skills in AC or HVDC protection and control. Responsibilities include providing technical support, verifying project designs, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a salary between £50,100 and £75,100, flexible benefits, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans for transport season tickets

Qualifications

• Proven technical ability in AC or HVDC protection and control.
• Demonstrable skills in specification and scheme design.
• Experience with OEM in protection and control.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for HVDC projects.
• Verify project design and scope during construction.
• Manage project safety and compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

HVDC and AC Substation technical support

AC protection design

Effective communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

BEng/BSc in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Control and Protection Engineer

• Job Number: 557279
• Closing at: Jan 19 2026 - 23:55 GMT

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

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

As part of SSEN Transmission Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we’re looking for a Control and Protection Engineer to join our Offshore Project Engineering team to help drive forward our HVDC projects and who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us grow our teams to successfully deliver a network for Net Zero.

You will

• Provide HVDC and AC Substation and control technical support on projects for the resolution of technical issues.
• Contribute to the definition and verification of the basis of project design and scope, as well as confirming the design during construction, installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge in HVDC commissioning and engineering is considered a plus but not essential.
• Experience in AC protection design and commissioning.
• Evaluate tenders and manage specialist obtained services from consultants.
• Review third‑party contractor/consultant detailed designs, witness FATs and provide support for field teams to ensure quality of installations.
• Work with Engineers within their specialist remit, using your technical ability to support other HVDC and AC projects through review of key issues.
• Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations.

You have

• A BEng/BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven technical ability from key roles in AC or HVDC protection and control, including OEM experience.
• Demonstrable technical skills in AC or HVDC protection and control specification and scheme design.
• Effective communication, manage time and priorities well and mentor junior engineers to build technical excellence across the team and business.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We are investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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 Hannah at or 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.

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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