Principal Substations Engineer: Design Authority (Flexible)

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP services

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity leave

Adoption leave

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Chartered Electrical Engineer to own and maintain technical specifications for transmission substations, based in Scotland (Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen) with flexible full-time options.

You will collaborate with Civil, LV/MV, Cables and Overhead Lines teams, support Design Authority, mentor peers, represent SSEN at industry events, and contribute to safe, reliable network design.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with Chartered status or active progress toward it.
• Strong experience in design, specification and application of transmission voltage substations.
• Familiarity with SSE Transmission, National Grid, British and European Standards; experience writing technical specs or guidance notes.
• Experience with design, manufacturing, testing, installation or maintenance of transmission voltage plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain technical specifications and guidance notes for substation designs, including earthing systems.
• Continuously improve existing specifications based on lessons learned and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with Civil, LV/MV systems, Cables and Overhead Lines teams; work with asset management and operations.
• Support the Design Authority and act as part of the Technical Authority, ensuring compliance with specs and network suitability.
• Represent SSEN Transmission at industry events and working groups; mentor peers to support team development.

Skills

Substation design

Technical writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Chartered)

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Chartered Electrical Engineer to own and maintain technical specifications for transmission substations, based in Scotland (Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen) with flexible full-time options.

You will collaborate with Civil, LV/MV, Cables and Overhead Lines teams, support Design Authority, mentor peers, represent SSEN at industry events, and contribute to safe, reliable network design.