Engineer

SSE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay / parental-

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Engineer to support the development and delivery of electrical distribution network designs across new-build and existing infrastructure projects in the UK.

You will contribute to LV, HV and EHV design work (including 132kV) in line with NERS, ENA G81, BS standards and DNO/IDNO requirements, collaborating with internal teams, clients, DNOs and external partners to move projects from feasibility through construction and final adoption.

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 (including 132kV) 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 distribution design

Protection & earthing principles

Regulatory awareness (NERS, ENA G81)

UK engineering legislation

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Base Location:

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Reading, Cardiff, Glasgow or Perth

Salary:

£44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent| Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As an Engineer within the Engineering function, you will support the development and delivery of electrical distribution network designs across new-build and existing infrastructure projects.

You will assist in the production, coordination and technical delivery of LV, HV and EHV (including 132kV) electrical network designs in compliance with relevant legislation, NERS requirements, ENA G81 standards, DNO/IDNO specifications and SSE engineering governance requirements.

You will work closely with internal engineering teams, delivery teams, clients, DNOs, IDNOs and external design partners to support the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of projects from early-stage feasibility through to construction and final network adoption.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical capability within the growing Energy Customer Solutions and ICP market while contributing to innovative engineering solutions supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.

You will

• Support the development of LV, HV and EHV (including 132kV) 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

You have

• 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.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 [e-mail] 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.