Substation Project Engineer – Offshore Transmission (Net Zero)

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join the Offshore AC Project Engineering team, based from one of our Scottish locations with primarly in-office presence across Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen. The role focuses on delivering Island projects and connecting to HVDC systems, employing state-of-the-art AC plant and grid control technology.

You will develop scope, layouts and SLDs for up to 400kV, review designs, ensure safety by design, support installations, and oversee

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission level substation projects up to 400kV including AIS and GIS.
• Understanding of the Transmission network management legislation and related regulations (CDM, Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity).
• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering; Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create outline scope, site location plans, primary plant/substation layout and Single Line Diagrams for new build and asset replacement projects up to 400kV.
• Review contractor/consultant designs and witness Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Implement safety by design principles to control engineering and safety risks.
• Support site and operational teams to ensure installation quality with minimal network risk.
• Evaluate tenders and procure/manage specialist services from consultants.

Job description

SSE is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join the Offshore AC Project Engineering team, based from one of our Scottish locations with primarly in-office presence across Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen. The role focuses on delivering Island projects and connecting to HVDC systems, employing state-of-the-art AC plant and grid control technology.

You will develop scope, layouts and SLDs for up to 400kV, review designs, ensure safety by design, support installations, and oversee