Distribution Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme
SSE plc Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Base Salary: £34,000 + comprehensive benefits.
Degree Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering.
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, starting Autumn 2026.
What is the Role?
Our programme delivers real hands‑on experience. Graduates follow a specialist pathway, working with the Distribution System Operation (DSO) directorate to prepare for one of the substantive posts at the end of the programme. Applicants may indicate their preferred role.
* System Planning Engineer – System Planning (Reading)
o Model networks, support CAPEX investment, coordinate designs with delivery teams.
* Innovation Project Engineer – Future Networks (Glasgow or Reading)
o Deliver innovative projects, manage proposals, communicate with stakeholders.
* DSO Engineer – Network Operations (Portsmouth, Reading, Perth, Glasgow)
o Support flexibility markets, procure and dispatch products, develop flexibility products.
* DSO Forecasting Engineer/Analyst – Modelling and Reporting (Glasgow or Reading)
o Forecast future energy usage, apply probabilistic approaches, support decarbonisation investments.
* DSO System Planning Engineer SHEPD (Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow)
o Model networks, coordinate designs, support CAPEX investment.
What Do I Need to Join?
* Minimum 2:2 in a listed degree discipline.
* Alignment with SSE values, passion for the energy sector.
* Highly flexible, agile thinking, initiative to overcome challenges.
About Our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity while developing flexible networks that are vital to achieving net‑zero.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent package: 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing, and more.
Inclusion & Diversity
We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and provide reasonable adjustments during the selection process.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online. If you require adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact graduates@sse.com.
Prior to commencement of employment, a standard pre‑employment screening process will be completed.
This role is non‑sponsored; valid right to work must be evidenced before commencement.
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