Senior Electrical Engineer - Technical Authority, Thermal Power

SSE; Leeds, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as a Technical Authority within Thermal Engineering and Asset Management. You will collaborate with Thermal Operations, Commercial, Development and Business Development, and may deputise for the Electrical Engineering Manager as required.

Key responsibilities include recommendations for plant upgrades, electrical support for operational assets, and overseeing projects from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Engineering Chartership with extensive experience in thermal power and gas storage electrical engineering.
• Strong technical skills with an understanding of technical and commercial interactions.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to stay calm and credible under high-pressure external situations, including legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for plant modifications and upgrades, including MPPC activities and final sign-offs.
• Offer specialist engineering support to operational assets and make go/no-go decisions.
• Oversee electrical engineering project activities from concept through construction to commissioning and testing.
• Assess electrical systems design to ensure safety and reliable performance during all project phases.
• Contribute to independent reviews of capital projects, RCAs and outage scope with final sign-offs.

Skills

Engineering Chartership

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Technical authority

Job description

SSE is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as a Technical Authority within Thermal Engineering and Asset Management. You will collaborate with Thermal Operations, Commercial, Development and Business Development, and may deputise for the Electrical Engineering Manager as required.

Key responsibilities include recommendations for plant upgrades, electrical support for operational assets, and overseeing projects from concept to commissioning.