Electrical Engineer
* Job Number: 557618
* Closing at: Mar 1 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Medway Power Station, Kent
Salary: £competitive depending on skills and experience + annual bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time - 37 hours per week | options available subject to business requirements
Our Role:
This role will be part of an inclusive and high performing team, encompassing multiple disciplines and departments, with an emphasis on maximising efficiencies to achieve optimum plant performance.
Focusing on the Electrical assets of the power plant, some of your key accountabilities will include;
- Asset Management, technical governance & guidance for your plant area.
- Delivery of compliance with legislation and industry best practice.
- Safe Management of Projects.
- Delivery of major outages.
- Budget & Contract Management.
What do I need?
We are looking for someone who has operated in a similar role in the electricity or comparable engineering industry. You'll hold a qualification in an electrical discipline or similar and your background should encompass the following;
- A broad and in-depth operational knowledge and experience of Electrical assets and systems in Energy industry or equivalent.
- Knowledge and experience of managing and maintaining high voltage plant and equipment, synchronous generators, excitation systems, LV distribution boards, actuators, motors and protection and control systems for LV and HV systems
- Budget & Contract Management.
- Regulation and legislation relating to health and safety of electrical systems.
Innovative thinking and good communication skills will also be essential, and most importantly you'll have a passion for safety and successful delivery against key stakeholder requirements.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
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
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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