Senior Cable Engineer – Offshore HVDC/HVAC, Flexible

SSE PLC

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 58,000 - 87,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SSE PLC, a leading energy company, seeks a Senior Cable Engineer to join the Offshore Project Engineering team. You will drive technical excellence for HVDC/HVAC cable systems, define system requirements, review contractor designs, and mentor junior engineers to build team capabilities as part of the Pathway to 2030 programme.

Based in Scotland, this permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary, car/allowance, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

A BEng/BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Proven technical expertise from key roles in HVDC or HVAC transmission cable project development and delivery.
Demonstrable experience with ECC contracts and CDM regulations, particularly as Supervisor and Principal Designer.
Strong knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and best-practice recommendations.
Effective Communication, manage time and priorities well, and mentor junior engineers to build technical excellence across the team and business.

Responsibilities

Support FEED activities including options assessment, cable route and landfall development, and risk assessment, working collaboratively with environmental, consenting, geotechnical, civil, and offshore installation teams.
Drive safety-in-design as part of Designer and Principal Designer duties, managing geotechnical risks and reducing technical, quality, health, and safety risks through identification, assessment, mitigation, communication, and record keeping.
Define cable system requirements for ECCs and contribute to tender reviews as a core member of the technical team.
Review and approve Contractor designs and deliverables for compliance with Employer's requirements and legislation, while overseeing installation and commissioning works.
Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support throughout their traineeships.