Senior 400kV SAP Engineer – Commissioning Lead

SSE; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible benefits & wellbeing

Job summary

SSE Renewables is seeking an experienced 400kV Project Senior Authorised Person to join our Operational Commissioning team. You will play a key role in safe commissioning, energisation and handover of major renewables assets across Great Britain and Ireland.

You will lead HV commissioning activities, coordinate switching, and drive readiness of Wind, Solar, BESS and grid connections, with potential progression to 400kV authorisation. A strong HV background and SAP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree, HND or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering, with substantial high-voltage operational and project commissioning experience.
• Senior Authorised Person authorisation under HV safety framework; 400kV preferred but lower voltages considered with progression potential.
• Strong knowledge of HV systems including substations, transformers and protection systems.
• Experience in commissioning HV and LV equipment and energy projects with fault-finding and energisation support.

Responsibilities

• Perform Senior Authorised Person duties up to 400kV where required, ensuring safety during commissioning and energisation.
• Lead and coordinate switching operations, outage planning, safety documentation and interfaces between teams and contractors.
• Support commissioning and readiness of Wind, Solar, BESS and grid assets through testing and defect resolution.
• Provide technical leadership across HV systems and asset integrity improvements.
• Manage specialist contractors and project delivery in a fast-paced commissioning environment.

Skills

Senior Authorised Person

High voltage

Project commissioning

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Protection systems

Switchgear knowledge

Job description

SSE Renewables is seeking an experienced 400kV Project Senior Authorised Person to join our Operational Commissioning team. You will play a key role in safe commissioning, energisation and handover of major renewables assets across Great Britain and Ireland.

You will lead HV commissioning activities, coordinate switching, and drive readiness of Wind, Solar, BESS and grid connections, with potential progression to 400kV authorisation. A strong HV background and SAP experience are essential.