Substation Project Engineer – Offshore AC 400kV

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Car allowance

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join the Offshore AC Project Engineering team, driving Island projects and connecting to HVDC systems. The role covers 400kV assets, design reviews, FATs and safety-by-design principles.

You will collaborate with site and operations teams to ensure high-quality installations while managing tenders and specialist services for offshore and onshore assets.

Qualifications

• Experience with transmission level substations up to 400kV and asset replacement.
• Knowledge of CDM & Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations.
• Ability to assess technical solutions and address critical matters across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Create outline scope, site location plans, primary plant/substation layout and single line diagrams up to 400kV.
• Review contractor/consultants' detailed designs and witness FATs.
• Implement safety-by-design principles to control engineering and safety risks.
• Support site and operations teams to ensure quality installations with minimal network risk.
• Evaluate tenders and procure/manage specialist consultant services.

Skills

Substation projects

Design review

Factory Acceptance Testing

Safety by design

Tender & procurement

Project management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AIS

GIS

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join the Offshore AC Project Engineering team, driving Island projects and connecting to HVDC systems. The role covers 400kV assets, design reviews, FATs and safety-by-design principles.

You will collaborate with site and operations teams to ensure high-quality installations while managing tenders and specialist services for offshore and onshore assets.