Electrical Plant Engineer (Transformers & Reactors)
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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth.
Salary: £50,100 – £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
Responsibilities
* Write electric plant scope of works related to Transformers and Reactors in the substation from 33kV to 400kV
* Review and approve transformer and reactor designs through the development and execution phases and attend FATs of the same to support the Technical Authority function.
* Liaise with other equipment plant engineers e.g. switchgear, FACTS and grid stabilisation in formulation of complete substation scope of works.
* Promote best practice within the electric plant discipline, bringing your experience to provide suggested improvements in specifications, innovation of technology options and management of engineering risks.
* Implement safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled.
* Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security.
Qualifications
* Experience in transformers and reactors specifically related design manufacturing, factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning ideally up to 400kV. Should have worked in at least one of the functions above but have good knowledge about other functions as well.
* Experience of substation project document review and of other substation equipment such as AIS, GIS, FACTs, will be an added advantage.
* A technical understanding of underlying British and international standards, relevant legislation and the implications for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
* Effective communication skills, able to communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
* Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders with an appetite for building strong and lasting relationships.
* A degree in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, transporting 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.
Benefits
Flexible benefits include discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity & EEO
We make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com 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.
How 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.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Strategy/Planning, Science, and Engineering
Industries: Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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