Ot Technical Engineer

Sse Enterprise; Perth; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE is seeking an experienced Operational Technology Technical Engineer to join the Distribution OT team. The role is based in Perth or Portsmouth, with 50% of the week on site at one of these locations.

Salary range £57,150 - £68,295 plus benefits, permanent and full-time with flexible first options. You will help deliver projects, enhancements and upgrades of key OT systems and work to ensure reliability across ED2 & ED3 periods.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working with and supporting OT applications.
• Curiosity to understand complex systems and how to monitor, enhance and improve them.

Responsibilities

• Help introduce new technologies, deliver detailed proof of concepts, research developing industry trends and recommend strategic improvements.
• Work closely with the Distribution Control Centres to develop, enhance and simulate their control system.
• Involvement in Cyber Security of Distribution OT systems, monitoring and reviewing health and security, including cyber response activities.

Skills

OT applications

Scripting

Server management

Databases

Tools

GE PowerOn

AVEVA PI

Job description

OT Technical Engineer

• Job Number: 559767
• Closing at: Nov 5 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Perth or Portsmouth

Salary: £57,150 - £68,295 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Technology Technical Engineer to join the our Distribution OT team. Working as part of our OT Support & Engineering teams (ADMS+ & DERMS), you will be responsible for helping deliver projects, enhancements and upgrades of our key OT systems. This contributes to Distribution successfully completing their plans for the ED2 & ED3 periods.

You will also work closely across the OT Support & Engineering teams to help proactively monitor, maintain and improve the reliability of our OT systems.

You Will

• Help introduce new technologies, deliver detailed proof of concepts, research developing industry trends and recommend strategic improvements.
• Work closely with the Distribution Control Centres to help them develop, enhance and simulate their control system.
• You will be involved in the Cyber Security Distribution OT systems, by actively monitoring and reviewing the health and security of these systems. This will include participating in Cyber Response Activities (both actual and mock).
• Assisting the OTSE team in investigating and resolving faults. This may lead to being part of a 24-hour standby rota.

You Have

• Relevant experience of working with and supporting OT applications.
• To be curious about understanding complex systems and how to monitor, enhance and improve them.
• Ideally you have experience in scripting, server management, and databases as well as GE PowerOn and AVEVA PI, although training will be provided.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team is fundamental to this role.
• Ideally you have a full, current driving licence, although this is not essential it will be required if you become part of the out of hours support rota.

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.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

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

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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