Structural/Civil OHL Engineer

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SSEN Transmission seeks a Structural/Civil OHL Engineer to join their Offshore AC Project Engineering team in Glasgow. This role involves preparing designs, managing project delivery, and promoting best practices for overhead line projects, contributing to a network for Net Zero. Ideal candidates will have experience in transmission networks and a relevant engineering degree.

Benefits

Discounts on healthcare and gym memberships

Wellbeing benefits like online GP and counselling

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Family entitlements such as maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission networks, particularly overhead line development.
• Understanding of legislation affecting transmission network management.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review designs including route selection and diagrams.
• Promote best practices in OHL design and installation.
• Manage engineering delivery on projects with capital values of £50m to £100m.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Technical Assessment

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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Base Location: For this role, successful applicants must be based in one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, or Aberdeen.

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits supporting your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Structural/Civil OHL Engineer to join our newly formed Offshore AC Project Engineering team. This role will help drive our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero, facilitating connection to HVDC systems, including state-of-the-art AC plant, grid control, and stabilization technology.

You will

1. Prepare and review designs through development and execution phases, including route selection, substation tie-ins, and diagrams.
2. Promote best practices within OHL design and installation by suggesting improvements in specifications, technology options, and risk management.
3. Manage and promote safety within projects by implementing CDM procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
4. Be responsible for engineering delivery on projects with a typical capital value of £50m to £100m. Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Lead Project Managers, and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery, managing engineering and quality risks.

You have

1. Experience working on transmission networks, specifically in overhead line development, design, and specifications. Ability to technically assess issues and propose solutions.
2. Good understanding of relevant legislation affecting transmission network management, including CDM & ESQCR.
3. Effective communication skills to clearly convey complex technical issues to senior management.
4. Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, and ability to build strong relationships.
5. Ideally, a Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or relevant engineering discipline, and Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.

About SSE

SSE aims to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We are transforming the grid to provide greener electricity and investing over £20 billion in energy projects, with more planned.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across northern Scotland, ensuring safe and reliable power supply, upgrading the grid for cleaner energy, and building a network for net zero to secure future power needs.

Flexible Benefits to Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits like online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest-free loans for tech and transport, and family entitlements such as maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE provides reasonable adjustments to support your application process. Contact Stephanie at [e-mail] or 01738 342963 for assistance. We promote an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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Start your online application via the Apply Now box. We only accept online applications. We will contact you after the closing date regarding your application. A criminality and credit check are required if offered a role.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing