High-Voltage P&C Design Engineer (11–132kV)

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE’s SSEN Protection & Control team is seeking a skilled engineer to design and deliver P&C solutions across 6.6kV to 132kV networks. You will take designs from concept through construction and energisation, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

You will review third-party designs, specify equipment, and produce AC/DC schematics while performing protection grading studies. Regular travel and a valid driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience on Distribution Networks from 11kV to 132kV, ideally a UK Distribution Network.
• Background as a Protection & Control Design Engineer, including work at 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV.
• Experience in protection relays, relay panels, CT & VT sizing, protection grading studies, and producing accurate AC/DC schematics.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical standards, CDM regulations, and a commitment to safety with experience in risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection (MC&P) Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control (P&C) designs from third parties for 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV networks for SSEN.
• Specify P&C equipment such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
• Produce detailed designs, including AC/DC schematics, and carry out protection grading studies with relay file/settings creation.
• Review Commissioning Plans, attend panel meetings, and witness FAT and on-site commissioning as required.

Skills

P&C design experience

11kV-132kV experience

Protection relays sizing

AC/DC schematics

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk mitigation & safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Relay panels

CT & VT sizing

Job description

SSE’s SSEN Protection & Control team is seeking a skilled engineer to design and deliver P&C solutions across 6.6kV to 132kV networks. You will take designs from concept through construction and energisation, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

You will review third-party designs, specify equipment, and produce AC/DC schematics while performing protection grading studies. Regular travel and a valid driving license are required.