Lead Substations Engineer – Net Zero Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits (GP, counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE's SSEN Transmission is seeking a Principal Engineer - Substations to shape technical policy and drive design excellence across our high‑voltage network. You will own specifications, mentor peers and represent SSEN at industry groups to ensure safe, compliant substations and future-ready solutions.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered status preferred) and extensive experience in transmission substations design, with strong knowledge of national and European

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it.
• Strong experience in design, specification and application of transmission voltage substations.
• Ability to assess technical challenges and evaluate a range of solutions for the transmission network.
• Familiarity with SSE Transmission, National Grid, and British/European Standards; experience writing specs or guidance.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain technical specifications and guidance notes for substation designs, including earthing.
• Improve specifications based on lessons learned and new technology.
• Collaborate with Civil, LV/MV, Cables and OHL, while aligning with asset management.
• Support Design Authority and act as Technical Authority for reviews and compliance.
• Represent SSEN Transmission at industry events and mentor peers.

Skills

Substation design

Technical evaluation

Standards familiarity

Technical writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status or progress

Job description

SSE's SSEN Transmission is seeking a Principal Engineer - Substations to shape technical policy and drive design excellence across our high‑voltage network. You will own specifications, mentor peers and represent SSEN at industry groups to ensure safe, compliant substations and future-ready solutions.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered status preferred) and extensive experience in transmission substations design, with strong knowledge of national and European