Principal Transformer Engineer – HV Transmission

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE plc, is looking for a Principal Engineer - Transformers to define technical policy and guide high‑voltage transformer projects across the transmission network in Scotland. You will influence industry standards, witness testing, and provide SME input to design reviews and technical authority activities.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, expertise in grid transformers and HVDC converter transformers, and the ability to assess and select optimal technical

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Expert-level experience in design, specification and application of transmission voltage wound plant.
• Ability to assess issues, critically evaluate technical solutions and apply design, planning, installation, operation and maintenance knowledge.
• Knowledge of National Grid, British and European Standards; ability to write technical specifications and guidance notes for wound plant.
• Experience in manufacturing and testing of transmission voltage wound plant is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain and own technical specifications and guidance for electrical wound plant, including grid transformers and HVDC converter transformers.
• Review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learned and developments in technology.
• As part of the Technical Authority, review test plans to ensure tested and validated equipment and assess supplier suitability.
• Witness testing of transformers, conduct technical audits, and contribute to design reviews by the Design Authority.
• Provide technical consultancy across SSEN Transmission and represent SSEN at industry body events and working groups.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Transformer design

Technical governance

Chartered Engineer

Industry standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Testing equipment experience

Manufacturing audits

Job description

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE plc, is looking for a Principal Engineer - Transformers to define technical policy and guide high‑voltage transformer projects across the transmission network in Scotland. You will influence industry standards, witness testing, and provide SME input to design reviews and technical authority activities.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, expertise in grid transformers and HVDC converter transformers, and the ability to assess and select optimal technical