Scotland-Based Principal Substation Engineer (HV Design)

SSE plc; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing services

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Substations to join our Scotland-based team (Inverness, Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen). The role focuses on shaping technical policy and delivering innovative, future-ready substations for the high voltage network.

You will own specifications, mentor peers, and work across Civil, LV/MV, Cables and Overhead Lines, while engaging with asset management and operations teams to ensure safety, compliance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or active progress towards it.
• Strong experience in design, specification and application of transmission voltage substations.
• Familiarity with SSE Transmission, National Grid, and British/European Standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain technical specifications and guidance for substation designs and earthing.
• Improve specifications based on lessons and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with Civil, LV/MV, Cables and Overhead Lines, and asset management teams.
• Support the Design Authority and act as part of the Technical Authority for reviews.
• Represent SSE Transmission at industry events, share best practices, and mentor peers.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Active progress towards Chartered Engineer

Job description

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Substations to join our Scotland-based team (Inverness, Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen). The role focuses on shaping technical policy and delivering innovative, future-ready substations for the high voltage network.

You will own specifications, mentor peers, and work across Civil, LV/MV, Cables and Overhead Lines, while engaging with asset management and operations teams to ensure safety, compliance and reliability.