Electrical Distribution Engineer: LV/HV/EHV, Flexible

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family leave benefits

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Engineer to help develop and deliver electrical distribution network designs for new-build and existing projects. You will produce LV, HV and EHV designs (including 132kV) in line with NERS, ENA G81, BS standards and DNO/IDNO requirements, and collaborate with internal teams, clients and partners to drive projects from feasibility through to final network adoption.

Permanent, full-time with Flexible First options.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Working towards professional registration such as IEng or CEng is desirable.
• Experience or understanding of electrical distribution network design across LV and HV systems.
• Awareness of NERS, ENA G81, DNO/IDNO standards, CDM 2015 Regulations and UK engineering legislation.
• Understanding of electrical network design principles including protection, earthing and cable systems.
• Experience using engineering software and AutoCAD packages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of LV, HV and EHV electrical distribution network designs for contestable infrastructure projects.
• Assist in producing conceptual, outline and detailed electrical designs in line with NERS, ENA G81, BS standards and DNO/IDNO requirements.
• Support feasibility studies, route assessments and equipment selection activities.
• Assist with technical assessments including load flow, fault level, voltage drop and protection coordination studies.
• Support the integration of earthing, protection, metering and SCADA requirements where applicable.
• Ensure designs are developed in accordance with CDM, SHE requirements and industry legislation.

Skills

Electrical design

LV/HV networks

Protection coordination

AutoCAD

Regulatory awareness

Load flow analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

HNC / equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA software

Load flow software

GIS tools

Job description

SSE plc is seeking an Engineer to help develop and deliver electrical distribution network designs for new-build and existing projects. You will produce LV, HV and EHV designs (including 132kV) in line with NERS, ENA G81, BS standards and DNO/IDNO requirements, and collaborate with internal teams, clients and partners to drive projects from feasibility through to final network adoption.

Permanent, full-time with Flexible First options.