Senior HVDC Cable Project Engineer – Flexible First

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible First options

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is hiring for EHV Cable Engineering roles at Professional and Senior levels within our HVDC Project Engineering team as part of Pathway to 2030. Based in Scotland, roles involve delivering state-of-the-art HVDC cable projects across maritime and terrestrial environments, with emphasis on safety, quality, and technical leadership.

Candidates should have a minimum BEng/BSc in engineering, experience in HVDC/HVAC projects, and familiarity with EPC contracts and CDM regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Technical knowledge in HVDC/HVAC transmission cable projects.
• Experience with EPC contracts and CDM regulations, incl. Supervisor/Principal Designer roles.
• Awareness of industry standards and ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills; mentoring experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Support FEED activities: options assessment, route dev, landfall selection, risk assessment with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Promote safety-in-design and fulfill CDM duties as Designer/Principal Designer.
• Review contractor designs for compliance with requirements and safety standards.
• Supervise installation and commissioning to ensure compliance with Employer's requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence within the team.

Skills

HVDC cable engineering

Project engineering

CDM regulations awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Mentorship

EPC contracts understanding

Education

BEng/BSc in engineering

Job description

SSEN Transmission is hiring for EHV Cable Engineering roles at Professional and Senior levels within our HVDC Project Engineering team as part of Pathway to 2030. Based in Scotland, roles involve delivering state-of-the-art HVDC cable projects across maritime and terrestrial environments, with emphasis on safety, quality, and technical leadership.

Candidates should have a minimum BEng/BSc in engineering, experience in HVDC/HVAC projects, and familiarity with EPC contracts and CDM regulations.