Senior Engineer

SSE; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Senior Engineer to act as the Design and Technical Authority for electrical distribution networks. The ideal candidate will ensure designs comply with relevant standards and legislation while providing oversight of external designs. This role involves technical assurance and collaboration with delivery partners to support safe connections across various systems. Various benefits are provided, including flexible working options and support for personal wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Free online GP services

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering experience across low and high voltage systems.
• Ability to make go/no-go decisions in complex situations.
• Experience applying standards and legislation to projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for electrical network designs.
• Review and approve designs from delivery partners.
• Provide independent technical assurance and identify risks.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience in network design

Technical judgement

Clear communication

Standards and legislation application

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Base Location

Reading, Cardiff, London, Glasgow or Perth

Salary

£50,100 - £75,100 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As a Senior Engineer, you will act as the Design and Technical Authority for electrical distribution networks across operational assets and new-build projects. You will ensure designs meet all relevant legislation, ENA standards, OPN/SSE specifications, and DNO/IDNO interface requirements.

You will play a key role in the governance of network adoption, providing oversight of designs from Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), design houses and internal engineering teams. You will also support the development, maintenance and implementation of OPN/SSE design and construction standards, ensuring compliant and safe connections across LV, HV and where required EHV networks.

This role also supports OPN’s obligations as an IDNO under its Distribution Licence, including timely design reviews, stakeholder coordination and maintaining transparent, fair processes under the Competition in Connections framework.

You will

• Act as the technical authority for electrical network designs, ensuring they are safe, compliant and suitable for long-term operation across low and high voltage systems.
• Review and approve designs from multiple delivery partners, providing clear, timely decisions and practical guidance that helps projects move forward safely and efficiently.
• Provide independent technical assurance, identifying risks, constraints and non-compliances early and setting clear actions to resolve them.
• Work collaboratively with delivery partners and network operators, helping to align designs, manage interfaces and support successful asset adoption.
• Influence how standards and ways of working evolve, contributing to improved quality, consistency and innovation across future projects.

You have

• Strong electrical engineering experience in network design, review or assurance across low and high voltage systems, including interfaces between different network owners.
• Sound technical judgement, with the confidence to make go/no-go decisions in complex or safety-critical situations.
• The ability to communicate clearly and inclusively, translating complex technical issues into plain English for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working with standards, legislation and design governance, and applying them pragmatically to real-world projects.
• A collaborative mindset, valuing different perspectives and approaches, and using them to improve outcomes, productivity and innovation.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.