Electrical Engineer

SSE PLC; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE PLC's SSE Thermal division is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the engineering team at Keadby Power Station in Scunthorpe. You will help ensure safety, reliability and efficiency of plant operations and contribute to short- and long-term planning.

Key responsibilities include asset integrity management, proactive maintenance planning and delivering projects from initiation to commissioning, with a focus on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline and power station maintenance experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, generators, SFCs and protection systems.
• Understanding of SHE standards; NEBOSH certification is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Maximo and related IT/financial reporting tools.
• Ability to challenge conventional thinking and drive innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage the integrity of electrical assets across the station.
• Define and implement proactive maintenance plans, budgets, and contractor oversight.
• Lead engineering projects from business case to commissioning.
• Maintain and optimise plant performance focusing on safety and efficiency.
• Provide technical support and maintain accurate engineering records in compliance with standards.

Skills

Proactive maintenance planning

Contractor oversight

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree-level qualification in engineering

Tools

Maximo

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Base Location:Keadby Power Station, Scunthorpe

Salary:£59,800 - £89,800 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time

The role

SSE Thermal are recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team at Keadby Power Station. This role is critical in ensuring the safety, reliability, flexibility, and efficiency of plant operations, while contributing to both short- and long-term strategic planning.

As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in asset integrity management, proactive maintenance planning, and project delivery aligned with company and station strategies.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• Strategically managing the integrity of electrical assets across the station.
• Defining and implementing proactive maintenance plans, including resource planning, budgeting, and contractor oversight.
• Leading engineering projects from financial justification through to commissioning, ensuring alignment with SSE and station strategies.
• Maintaining and optimising plant performance with a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Providing technical support and maintain accurate engineering records in compliance with legal and company standards.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, with previous experience in power station maintenance.
• Extensive experience and understanding of power station electrical systems including HV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, generators, SFCs & associated protection systems.
• A strong understanding of SHE standards, NEBOSH certification would be advantageous
• Proficiency in Maximo and other relevant IT tools and financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability around challenging conventional thinking and implement innovative solutions.

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.

SSE Thermal

help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low‑carbon technologies. From ground‑breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen‑fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

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 Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 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.