Principal Substation Engineer - Scotland | Hybrid & Flexible

SSE; Scotland; On-site; GBP 59,800 - 89,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym/membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity & adoption pay

Job summary

SSE’s SSEN Transmission is hiring a Principal Substation Engineer based in Scotland to join the Technical Engineering team in Project Engineering. The role focuses on standardisation, design improvements and innovation adoption to help deliver a network for Net Zero.

You will lead design aspects for HV 132kV-400kV switchgear, busbar and LV systems, develop substation standardisation, train junior engineers and support recruitment while aligning projects with TA approvals and UK regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering with Chartered status or working towards it.
• Significant experience in substation design and delivery, HV switchgear and LV systems.
• Knowledge of Transmission network regulation and UK legal/regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Promote best practice in substation design and standardisation.
• Develop substation standardisation and oversee design implementation.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and support team growth.
• Ensure technical requirements align with regional strategy and TA approvals.
• Support Lead Principal Substation Engineer in design and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Substation design

HV switchgear

Busbar bay systems

Earthing systems

System modelling

LV systems

Transmission network knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Job description

SSE’s SSEN Transmission is hiring a Principal Substation Engineer based in Scotland to join the Technical Engineering team in Project Engineering. The role focuses on standardisation, design improvements and innovation adoption to help deliver a network for Net Zero.

You will lead design aspects for HV 132kV-400kV switchgear, busbar and LV systems, develop substation standardisation, train junior engineers and support recruitment while aligning projects with TA approvals and UK regulatory