Renewables Electrical Engineer - Substations & Grid

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Team, supporting the delivery of large renewable energy projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. You will contribute to development and delivery from early-stage electrical design through to substations and grid connection infrastructure.

Working in a team of experienced engineers, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard, with opportunities to travel to

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering and are either working towards Chartered Engineer status or looking to progress towards professional registration, supported by relevant industry experience.
• Experience within renewable energy, wind generation, electricity transmission, distribution or other complex infrastructure sectors, with exposure to substations, primary plant, electrical, or protection systems.
• A good understanding of relevant engineering standards, legislation and best practice associated with electrical infrastructure and substation design.
• An appreciation of the commercial, technical and operational factors that influence project delivery and engineering decisions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders, together with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical engineering design activities, including the development of technical specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation for substations and electrical balance of plant packages.
• Prepare, review and update technical documentation for substations, wind turbines and associated electrical equipment, helping to ensure compliance with technical, safety and quality requirements.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), supporting the verification and commissioning of major electrical systems and equipment across complex onshore and offshore renewables developments.
• Work closely with project teams, contractors and suppliers to coordinate engineering activities and resolve technical issues throughout project development and delivery.
• Contribute to innovation, engineering best practice and continuous improvement across the Electrical Engineering function.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driving license

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

SSE plc is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Team, supporting the delivery of large renewable energy projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. You will contribute to development and delivery from early-stage electrical design through to substations and grid connection infrastructure.

Working in a team of experienced engineers, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard, with opportunities to travel to