Electrical Plant Engineer

SSE PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Electrical Plant Engineer to join their Offshore Project Engineering team in Scotland. You'll write scopes for electric plant works, review designs, and implement safety principles, contributing to significant projects aimed at achieving net zero goals. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in plant specification up to 400kV.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits like online GP access

Interest-free loans for transport and tech

Qualifications

• Experience with GIS/AIS plant and equipment, handling up to 400kV.
• Technical understanding of British and international standards.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Write electric plant scope of works for GIS/AIS plant.
• Review and approve contractor designs and attend FATs.
• Promote best practices in electric plant discipline.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in transmission level electric plant specification

Ability to work with stakeholders

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

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

The role

As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for an Electrical Plant Engineer to join our Offshore AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology.

You will

• Write electric plant scope of works for GIS/AIS plant and equipment, e.g. switchgear, transformers, FACTS and grid stabilisation from 33kV to 400kV
• Review and approve primary plant contractor designs through the development and execution phases and attend FATs to support the Technical Authority process.
• Promote best practice within the electric plant discipline, bringing your experience to provide suggested improvements in specifications, innovation of technology options and management of engineering risks.
• Implement safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled.
• Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security.

You have

• Experience in transmission level electric plant specification, electrical plant project document review, factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning ideally up to 400kV, e.g. in AIS and GIS switchgear, transformers, reactors, etc.
• A technical understanding of underlying British and international standards, relevant legislation and the implications for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
• Effective communication skills, you should be able to communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders with an appetite for building strong and lasting relationships.
• A degree in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

About SSE

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

SSEN Transmission 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 Stephanie at or 01738 342963 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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