Principal Engineer HVDC Cables

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as an HVDC Cables Principal Engineer in Glasgow. You'll oversee technical governance for HVDC projects, ensuring compliance and safety. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and the chance to make a difference in the energy sector.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity leave

Adoption leave

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in HVDC cables design, specification, testing, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage technical specifications for HVDC cables.
• Review test plans and provide technical guidance for HVDC projects.
• Represent SSEN Transmission at industry events.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HVDC Cables

Technical Governance

Design Review

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Base Location:

We're proud to offer a flexible approach to work, and this role is no exception. However, we require your primary 'office' location to be one of our SSEN offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, or Perth.

Salary:

£58,100 - £95,810 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits supporting your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Options available

The role

SSEN Transmission is seeking an HVDC Cables Principal Engineer to join our Network Engineering team, supporting the technical governance of our expanding HVDC projects.

The Network Engineering team, part of the Asset Management and Operations Directorate, oversees design and technical engineering governance for the Transmission business, ensuring safe, reliable operations in compliance with relevant legislation.

You will

• Write, maintain, and manage technical specifications and guidance for all HVDC cables on the Transmission network, incorporating updates from project lessons learned and technological advancements.
• Review test plans as part of the Technical Authority to ensure proper testing and validation of equipment, and assess suppliers and factories for approval for use on the transmission network.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert input during design reviews, offer specialist advice, verify project proposals, and identify scope changes.
• Offer technical guidance and advice to the Transmission business regarding new HVDC cables, replacements, and repairs.
• Represent SSEN Transmission at industry events such as ENA, IEC, or CIGRE working groups and conferences.

You have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline, with Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in the design, specification, testing, and installation of HVDC cables.
• Expertise in diagnosing HVDC cable issues, with a comprehensive understanding of design, installation, operation, maintenance, and testing.
• Deep knowledge of National Grid, British, and European cable standards, with experience in writing technical specifications, guidance, and work instructions for HVDC cables and installation (land and subsea).
• Experience in HVDC cable manufacturing would be advantageous.

About SSE

SSE aims to be a leading energy company in a net-zero world, transforming the grid to provide greener electricity and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with more planned.

We own and operate the electricity transmission network across northern Scotland, transporting energy from generation sites to consumers, ensuring safety and reliability. We are upgrading the grid to support cleaner, domestic energy and building a network aligned with net-zero goals for future generations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits like free online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest-free loans for tech and transport, and the Cycle to Work scheme. Family entitlements include maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE provides reasonable adjustments to support your application and experience. Contact Andy at / 01738 275370 to discuss support options.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, creating equal opportunities and welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.

Ready to apply?

Start your application online via the Apply Now box. We only accept online applications. We will contact you after the closing date regarding your application. Successful candidates will need to pass criminality and credit checks before starting.