Protection Field Engineer

SSE; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE's SSEN Transmission seeks a Protection Field Engineer to join a skilled team delivering capital projects and maintaining protection and control systems across Scotland. The role offers flexible base locations in Aberdeen, Tayside or Argyll and may include travel to sites as part of a 24/7 network operation.

You will support panel wiring, testing, commissioning and fault-finding on secondary wiring; ensure safety and quality standards; maintain stores and assist with logistics, with a City &

Qualifications

• Technical qualification to City & Guilds/SVQ level.
• Experience with control and protection panels within a substation environment.
• Ability to read and interpret protection schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience testing and fault-finding on secondary wiring and auxiliary equipment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to SSE locations.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of Protection and SCADA Field Engineers with technical tasks and knowledge sharing.
• Perform protection and control panel wiring and modification works, support commissioning and upgrades.
• Carry out basic protection relay testing and maintenance and document findings for improvements.
• Ensure multicore cabling and panel steelwork modifications meet technical specs.
• Maintain stores, manage inventory, and assist with calibration and field logistics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Protection systems

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

City & Guilds/SVQ Level

Tools

Protection panels

SCADA systems

Job description

Base Location:

Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland in Aberdeen, Tayside or Argyll

Salary:

£50,964 - £76,581 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time

The role

As a Protection Field Engineer, you will join a team of highly skilled colleagues to help deliver our capital delivery programme on our Transmission network, and the maintenance of existing protection and control systems. This is a pivotal role within the business, ensuring we build and maintain the highest standard of network for our customers. Due to the 24/7 nature of our networks, you may be required to work away from your base location on occasion and assist in a variety of ad hoc activities.

You will

• Support a team of Protection and SCADA Field Engineers by assisting with technical tasks, troubleshooting issues, and sharing knowledge to promote teamwork and efficiency.
• Conduct Protection and Control panel wiring and modification works, ensuring all procedures comply with safety regulations and quality standards. You’ll also support commissioning activities and assist in upgrading existing systems to improve reliability.
• Carry out basic protection relay testing and maintenance to verify system functionality, identify faults, and ensure timely resolution. You’ll document findings and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure multicore cabling and panel steelwork modifications are performed accurately, supporting the installation of new equipment and refurbishment of existing infrastructure. Attention to detail and adherence to technical specifications are essential.
• Maintain protection stores, manage inventory levels, and arrange calibration of test equipment. You’ll also support logistical activities, ensuring tools and materials are available for fieldwork and compliance with maintenance schedules.

You have

• A technical qualification to City & Guilds/SVQ level
• Previous experience and technical knowledge of control and protection panels within a substation environment
• Sound understanding of reading and interpreting protection schematic and wiring diagrams
• Experience of carrying out testing and fault-finding on secondary wiring and auxiliary equipment
• A full UK driving licence as this role will require travelling to our various locations.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 [e-mail] / 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.