Principal Engineer- High Voltage (HV) Cables

Equal Approach Ltd; Perth; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Principal Engineer in High Voltage Cables. You will be responsible for technical specifications and guidance for HVAC and HVDC cables, ensuring technical integrity across the Transmission network. The role offers flexible working options and a range of benefits aimed at supporting your financial and personal well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships

Interest-free loans on transport season tickets

Free online GP and 24/7 counselling service

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Experience in design, specification, and testing of HV cables.
• Knowledge of National Grid, British and European Cable Standards.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain technical specifications for HVAC and HVDC cables.
• Review test plans and supplier suitability for the Transmission network.
• Provide technical guidance for new cable installations and replacements.

Skills

Technical Assessment

Problem Solving

Design Review

Guidance and Advice

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

HVAC and HVDC Standards

Job description

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We’re proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base ‘home’ location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £58,100 – £87,100 + car / car allowance + 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

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a High Voltage (HV) Cables – Principal Engineer to join our Policy & Standards team.

This role involves creating, reviewing, maintaining and providing input to technical specifications for High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cables on the Transmission network.

You will

– Write, maintain and own technical specifications and guidance notes required for all HVAC or HVDC cables used on the Transmission network and review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learnt from projects and to include development of technology.

– As part of the Technical Authority, review test plans to ensure that all technology and equipment selected is adequately tested, proven, validated and review proposed suppliers and their factories to confirm their suitability to be approved for use on the Transmission network.

– Provide subject matter expert input to design reviews carried out by the Design Authority, provide specialist input where required, verify project proposals are fit for purpose and identify any scope changes required.

– Provide technical guidance and advice to the Transmission business for new HVAC or HVDC cables, cable replacements and cable repairs.

– Represent SSEN Transmission at industry body events such as ENA, IEC or CIGRE working groups and attend conferences.

You have

– A degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

– Demonstrable experience in the design, specification and testing of transmission voltage HVAC or HVDC cables.

– The ability and experience to technically assess issues, problems and/or faults related to HVAC cables alongside an in depth understanding of the technical requirements for design, installation, operation and maintenance of HVAC or HVDC cables as well as experience in HVAC or HVDC cable testing.

– A detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of National Grid, British and European Cable Standards alongside the capability and experience in writing technical specifications, guidance notes and work instructions for HVAC cables, cable laying and installation (land and/or subsea).

– Experience in manufacturing of HVAC cables would also be advantageous.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Andy on 01738 275370 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.