Base Location
For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary
£50,100 - £62,000 + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The role
We are looking for a Technical Standards Engineer (Author) to support the Network Engineering team by providing technical authoring expertise and managing engineering documentation. The role will focus on maintaining high‑quality specifications, supporting technical queries and ensuring documentation processes are followed effectively.
You will
* Support the Network Engineering team with technical authoring, including reviewing, updating and creating engineering specifications and technical documentation.
* Assist Principal Engineers in managing technical queries, deviation requests and fault management, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate responses.
* Maintain and manage the engineering specifications repository, ensuring documentation is current, controlled and accessible.
* Update and manage workflow systems, trackers and management information, providing evidence of compliance and accurate reporting.
* Support engagement with industry bodies and professional services, including organisations such as the Energy Networks Association, CIGRE, British Standards Institution and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
You have
* Proven experience as a Technical Author or in a role involving technical documentation draughting.
* Strong understanding of document management processes, draughting standards and technical review procedures.
* Ability to plan, organise and manage multiple document reviews and processes simultaneously.
* Experience working with workflow systems, approvals processes and management information reporting.
* Excellent communication and report‑writing skills, with the ability to present clear conclusions and recommendations.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide the 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 plans see us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSE Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
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
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738275370 to discuss how we can support you.
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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