Senior Electrical Engineer

SSE plc; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Family leave benefits

Job summary

SSE Renewables is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Team, delivering design and construction support for large onshore and offshore wind projects across the UK and Europe.

You will help shape electrical systems from early development through substations, grid connections, turbines, and protection schemes, with travel to project locations as required. A Chartered Engineer status or progress toward it is expected, along with strong HV experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with Chartered status or on track toward chartership.
• Experience in substation layout design and primary plant specifications.
• Knowledge of testing up to 400 kV and grid connection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design activities including substation and balance of plant specifications.
• Prepare and review technical specs for substations and wind turbines with compliance checks.
• Support FATs/SATs for major electrical components and systems across onshore/offshore projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to drive project delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice within Electrical Engineering.

Skills

Substation design

High-voltage systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status (or progressing)

Job description

Base Location

You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations; Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Dublin, Belfast or other SSER locations can be considered.

Salary

£59,800-£89,800/€76,100-€114,100 + 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

SSE Renewables has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Team, supporting the delivery of some of the largest and most ambitious onshore and offshore wind projects across the UK and Europe.

As a key member of the team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping and delivering major renewable generation projects across both development and construction phases. Working at the forefront of the energy transition, you’ll be responsible for electrical engineering deliverables spanning the full project lifecycle — from early-stage electrical system design through to offshore and onshore substations, grid connection infrastructure, wind turbines, power system studies and support in grid compliance process.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a portfolio of industry-leading onshore and offshore wind development, helping drive innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence across our growing portfolio.

You’ll also champion value and innovation within the team, identifying and implementing new technologies, engineering solutions, and best practices that improve asset performance, optimise project delivery, and reduce lifecycle costs.

You will

• Deliver electrical engineering design activities including developing and managing electrical contract documentation such as substation and electrical balance of plant specifications, scopes, and Works Information.
• Prepare, review, and update technical specifications for substations and wind turbines and associated electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and quality requirements through contractor and supplier design reviews.
• Support successful project delivery by attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for major electrical components and electrical systems across complex onshore and offshore developments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, external stakeholders, and supply chain partners to coordinate engineering activities and support project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practice within the Electrical Engineering function.

You have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status (or progress toward chartership) with a relevant professional institution, alongside strong experience in substation layout design, primary plant specifications, and testing up to 400kV.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience within renewable energy generation, onshore or offshore wind, or electricity transmission infrastructure, including substations, primary plant, and protection systems.
• A solid understanding of engineering legislation, industry standards, and engineering best practice relevant to substations and associated electrical systems.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to understand the wider project and business implications of engineering decisions within complex infrastructure developments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external contractors, plus a full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within Central Scotland and project locations as required.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.

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

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