Design Engineer - Interfaces (HVDC)
Company: SSEN Transmission
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness (Scotland)
Salary: £50,100 – £64,100 plus car/cash allowance, performance‑related bonus and other benefits.
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible.
Job Overview
As part of the SSEN Transmission Pathway to 2030 programme, we are recruiting a Design Engineer – Interfaces to join our HVDC engineering team. This role will manage engineering design interfaces across major HVDC packages, ensuring smooth collaboration and effective risk management in key projects.
Responsibilities
* Manage engineering design interfaces across major HVDC packages, including civils, AC systems, and cables.
* Own the Design Interface Registers, working with contractors to align inputs, resolve design issues early and keep data accurate.
* Manage the design submittals process using Autodesk Construction Cloud, ensuring submissions are high‑quality and delivered on time.
* Act as a key link between SSEN teams and external partners, keeping everyone informed on interface risks, progress and next steps.
* Champion a positive safety culture and support compliance with CDM regulations and SSEN's engineering standards throughout the project lifecycle.
* Develop interface management awareness within the project, supporting colleagues in identifying and managing design and quality risks.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering. Chartered status or progress towards it is desirable.
* 5–7 years of project engineering or design coordination experience, ideally on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
* Proven ability to manage interfaces between teams, contractors and disciplines, with a track record of identifying interface risks early and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Experience supporting or leading elements of multi‑disciplinary design coordination with strong understanding of design, construction and programme interdependencies.
* Strong communication skills, able to translate technical issues into clear language for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Familiarity with digital collaboration platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar tools for managing design submissions, interface registers and structured workflows.
About SSE
SSE is an energy company working toward net zero, investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the north‑of‑Scotland electricity transmission network, upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy for the future.
Benefits
Flexible benefits including private‑healthcare and gym discounts, wellbeing benefits, interest‑free loans for tech and transport, Cycle to Work scheme, and family entitlements such as maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and make reasonable adjustments to support applicants. Please contact Stephanie Murphy at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.
How to Apply
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