Protection and Control Engineer

Transmission Complaints Co; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced Protection and Control Project Engineer based in Glasgow. The role involves providing technical support on major infrastructure projects, requiring strong skills in electrical engineering, project management, and compliance with industry standards. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships

Wellbeing benefits, such as online GP service

Interest-free loans for transport and technology

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable technical skills in Transmission protection and control.
• Competency to calculate protection settings.
• Understanding of relevant legislation for Transmission network management.

Responsibilities

• Assess protection and control requirements for substations.
• Prepare designs and implement IEC61850 solutions.
• Support quality assurance for installation.

Skills

Technical assessment

Communication skills

Critical assessment of solutions

Education

HND level in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen or Glasgow

Salary: up to circa £60,000 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission are currently recruiting for an experienced Protection and Control Project Engineer to provide technical support across our growing portfolio of projects. As a Protection and Control Project Engineer you will work on some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK.

You will

• Assess and define the technical scope of protection and control requirements for new build substations and modifications to existing.
• Prepare outline scheme designs, key line diagrams, protection setting calculations and setting files for relays, and support the implementation of IEC61850 solutions.
• Review third-party contractor/consultant detailed designs and witness FAT, as well as provide support for field teams to ensure quality of installations.
• Evaluate tenders and procure/manage specialist services from consultants.
• Support multi-disciplinary project teams in identifying and managing engineering risks and identifying opportunities for the project to excel.
  
  

You have

• A minimum of HND level in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrable technical skills and competency in Transmission protection and control specification and scheme design, as well as the competency to calculate protection settings for implementation.
• Confidence to technically assess engineering problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions and good communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and prioritise tasks.
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including Construction Design & Management Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, and Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations. With an understanding of the implications of this for Transmission network management.
• Ideally, candidates should be Chartered Engineers or working towards this. SSEN Transmission fully recognise, encourages and supports our engineers in this and their continued professional development.
  
  

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Shirley on shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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