Principal Substations Engineer for Net-Zero Grid

SSE plc; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP and 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Tech/transport interest-free loans

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, based in Inverness, is hiring a Principal Engineer - Substations to shape policy, set technical standards, and deliver future-ready substations in the north of Scotland.

You will own technical specifications, mentor peers, and collaborate across Civil, LV/MV, Cables and OHL teams to ensure safe, compliant designs for the transmission network. This permanent, full-time role offers flexible options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward it.
• Experience designing transmission voltage substations.
• Ability to assess technical challenges and select solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain substation design specifications and grounding guidance.
• Collaborate with Civil, LV/MV, Cables and OHL teams on projects.
• Support Design Authority and provide input into reviews.
• Represent SSEN Transmission at industry events and mentor peers.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and network requirements.

Skills

Substation design experience

Technical evaluation

Standards familiarity

Mentoring peers

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status or progress

Tools

Technical specifications writing

Job description

SSEN Transmission, based in Inverness, is hiring a Principal Engineer - Substations to shape policy, set technical standards, and deliver future-ready substations in the north of Scotland.

You will own technical specifications, mentor peers, and collaborate across Civil, LV/MV, Cables and OHL teams to ensure safe, compliant designs for the transmission network. This permanent, full-time role offers flexible options.