Substation Project Engineer

ENGINEERINGUK; Perth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Substation Project Engineer to join their Project Engineering team in Scotland. In this role, you will develop solutions for high voltage substations, supporting the transition to clean energy. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development, focusing on safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships

Free online GP and 24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of substation design, construction, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with key legislation affecting substation projects.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative solutions for high voltage electrical substation projects.
• Review contractor designs and conduct Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Support site teams to ensure quality of installations.

Skills

Technical knowledge of substation design

Safety by design principles

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Employer SSE Location Perth, Perth & Kinross Salary Car allowance & Performance related bonus Closing date 23 Jun 2025

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen


Salary: c£60,000 DOE + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.


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


The role


SSEN Transmission have an exciting opportunity for a Substation Project Engineer to join our multi-disciplined Project Engineering team to help develop and deliver innovative solutions to high voltage electrical substation projects, helping to unlock the renewable generation potential in the North of Scotland and contributing towards the UK's Net-Zero targets.


You will


- Create outline scope, site location plans, primary plant layouts and Single Line Diagrams for new build and asset replacement type projects, operating up to 400kV.


- Review contractor/consultants detailed designs and witness Factory Acceptance Testing.


- Implement safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled.


- Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security.


- Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants.


You have

- Strong technical knowledge of substation design, construction, and commissioning within the Transmission sector, with understanding of project governance and engineering processes.

- Familiarity with key legislation affecting substation projects, including Construction Design Management (CDM) & Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulation (ESQCR), and their impact on safety and compliance.

- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to address critical issues and drive resolution within project teams.

- Effective communication and strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities across multiple workstreams.

- A degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); ideally working towards professional accreditation (e.g. IET).


About SSE


SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.


SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.


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 Shirley on 01738 351976 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.

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