Protection Field Engineer

Equal Approach Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Equal Approach Ltd is seeking a Protection Field Engineer to join their team in Dundee, Scotland. Your role will involve managing protection systems to ensure network reliability, participating in major capital projects, and working flexibly across various locations. With competitive salary and benefits, you will support sustainable energy initiatives aimed at achieving Net Zero.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits (free online GP, counselling service)

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Generous family entitlements (maternity, adoption pay)

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in electrical engineering desirable.
• Experience with high voltage systems up to 400kV is advantageous.
• Knowledge of protection system diagrams and fault-finding on equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Transmission network operates at high reliability standards.
• Support field protection work and deliver capital programs.
• Participate in a standby rota for the high voltage network.

Skills

Technical management of protection systems

Commissioning

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Budget management

Education

Qualification in electrical engineering (minimum HNC)

Job description

Base Location: Dundee, Perth, Sloy, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Salary: £49,004 – £72,592 + car / car allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

As a Protection Field Engineer at SSEN Transmission, you’ll be instrumental in achieving Net Zero. This hands-on role is key to expanding and updating our network, directly ensuring the exceptional reliability and resilience of our transmission system for all users.

Trainee applications for this role would be considered for this position.

You will

– Ensure the Transmission network operates to the highest reliability standards through technical management of connected protection and control systems.

– Help deliver the multi-million-pound capital delivery programme on our transmission network, including the commissioning of new protection assets.

– Support all aspects of field protection work, including commissioning, maintenance, outage management, contractor liaison and budget management.

– At times, be required to work away from your base location on occasion due to the diverse nature, and sometimes remote locations, of our plant and equipment.

– Participate in a paid out of hours standby rota due to the 24/7/365 nature of operating a high voltage Transmission network.

You have

– A qualification in a relevant electrical engineering subject (a minimum HNC level being desirable).

– Existing Senior Authorised Person (SAP)/High Voltage Switching authorisations or willing to work towards holding this. Transmission voltages up to 400kV would be advantageous for this role or working towards this.

– Previous experience and technical knowledge of power systems protection, including installation and commissioning of high voltage plant and apparatus up to 400kV.

– Strong understanding of reading and interpreting protection single line, schematic and block diagrams.

– Experience of carrying out testing and fault-finding on secondary wiring and auxiliary equipment, including the application of logic and settings files on Protection Intelligent Electronic Devices.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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 Andy on 01738 275370 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.