Protection & IED Assurance Engineer (Flexible Scotland)

SSEN Transmission; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work

Family leave benefits

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Protection Technical Assurance Engineer to join the Network Engineering team. You will assess, test and maintain IED configurations, ensuring safe application across our transmission projects, working with PAC and RTS experts.

You will create standardised IED configuration files, update guidance, and support risk assessments and deviation requests. A relevant engineering qualification and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring and testing IEDs.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and DNP3.
• Relevant engineering qualification or degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess new and existing protection IEDs against requirements and standards.
• Create, test and maintain standardised IED configuration files and test routines.
• Maintain and update IED guidance, registers and documentation including configuration records.
• Support library updates and vendor integration for IEC 61850 data.
• Provide input on deviation requests, risk assessments and project assurance.

Skills

Protection knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Self-motivated

Education

HND / degree or equivalent

Tools

GE MiCOM S1

Siemens Reydisp Manager

Omicron Test Universe

IED Scout

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Protection Technical Assurance Engineer to join the Network Engineering team. You will assess, test and maintain IED configurations, ensuring safe application across our transmission projects, working with PAC and RTS experts.

You will create standardised IED configuration files, update guidance, and support risk assessments and deviation requests. A relevant engineering qualification and strong analytical skills are essential.