Protection Technical Assurance Engineer

SSE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

SSE is hiring a Protection Technical Assurance Engineer to join our Network Engineering team in Scotland. The role focuses on assuring protection IEDs are correctly configured, tested and documented across projects, coordinating with PAC and RTS experts to ensure compliant, safe operation of the transmission network.

You'll assess IEDs, create standard configuration files, maintain guidance and support data integration with vendor tools, contributing to risk assessments and project assurance

Qualifications

• Experience of IED configuration and testing using industry tools.
• Knowledge of protection, automation and control systems incl IEC 61850 and DNP3.
• Relevant HND or degree or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and digital skills with spreadsheets and technical documentation.
• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess new and existing protection IEDs against SSEN Transmission requirements, technical specifications, industry standards and supporting compliance evidence.
• Create, test and maintain standardised IED configuration files, including binary input/output requirements and associated test routines.
• Maintain and update approved IED guidance, registers and associated documentation, including technical approval outputs and configuration records.
• Support Helinks STS library updates and integration activity, working with vendor tools and internal stakeholders to support IEC 61850 data requirements.
• Provide technical input into deviation requests, risk assessments, project assurance activity, manufacturer engagement and occasional type testing witness activity.

Skills

IED configuration

IED testing

Protection systems

Analytical skills

stakeholder collaboration

Education

HND/degree

Tools

GE MiCOM S1

Siemens Reydisp Manager

Omicron Test Universe

IED Scout

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, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary:

£51,600 - £77,400 + 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 is looking for a Protection Technical Assurance Engineer to join our Network Engineering team, supporting the safe, reliable and standardised use of protection Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) across our transmission network. Working with Protection, Automation and Control (PAC) and Real Time Systems (RTS) experts, you will assess, test and maintain approved IED types, configurations and technical guidance for safe application across SSEN Transmission projects.

You will

• Assess new and existing protection IEDs against SSEN Transmission requirements, technical specifications, industry standards and supporting compliance evidence.
• Create, test and maintain standardised IED configuration files, including binary input/output requirements and associated test routines.
• Maintain and update approved IED guidance, registers and associated documentation, including technical approval outputs and configuration records.
• Support Helinks STS library updates and integration activity, working with vendor tools and internal stakeholders to support IEC 61850 data requirements.
• Provide technical input into deviation requests, risk assessments, project assurance activity, manufacturer engagement and occasional type testing witness activity.

You have

• Experience of IED configuration and testing, ideally using tools such as GE MiCOM S1, Siemens Reydisp Manager, Omicron Test Universe or IED Scout.
• Knowledge of protection, automation and control systems, including relevant standards, IED suitability considerations and communication protocols such as IEC 61850 or DNP3.
• A relevant HND, degree or equivalent practical engineering experience, supported by the ability to assess technical issues and evaluate solutions.
• Strong analytical and digital skills, including confident use of spreadsheets, databases and technical documentation.
• A disciplined, organised and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively with technical stakeholders.

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.