Head of Substations Engineering & Innovation

SSE; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Private online GP and 24/7 counselling

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE, seeks a Head of Engineering – Substations to lead the Substations discipline, shaping design, governance and technical direction for the transmission network.

Based from a Scottish location with 50% office presence (Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness), you will lead ~40 engineers and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value and innovative solutions in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and Substation engineering.
• Senior engineering/technical leadership experience in safety-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the Substations discipline, setting direction and ensuring standards and guidance.
• Lead Technical Authority for Substations, ensuring robust governance across projects.
• Drive innovation, Value Engineering and standardisation of solutions.
• Provide senior technical judgement balancing safety, reliability, cost and lifecycle value.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering team of ~40 specialists and collaborate with partners.

Skills

High-voltage engineering

Substations engineering

Technical leadership

Governance & Design Authority

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE, seeks a Head of Engineering – Substations to lead the Substations discipline, shaping design, governance and technical direction for the transmission network.

Based from a Scottish location with 50% office presence (Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness), you will lead ~40 engineers and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value and innovative solutions in a safety-critical environment.