Substation project engineer

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 – Inverness, Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 months Fixed term contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for an HV Primary Plant Engineer to join our multi‑disciplined Project Engineering team to help develop and deliver innovative solutions to high‑voltage electrical substation projects, helping to unlock the renewable generation potential in the North of Scotland and contributing towards the UK's Net‑Zero targets.

You will

• Create outline scope, site location plans, primary plant layout and Single Line Diagrams for new build and asset replacement type projects, operating up to 400kV.
• Review contractor/consultants detailed designs and witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing.
• 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.

You have

• A good awareness of the technical functions within Transmission, as well as an understanding of legal and regulatory obligations, project governance, and engineering processes.
• Knowledge of key legislation affecting Transmission network management for both assets and projects, including the Construction Design and Management Regulations and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations.
• Confident problem‑solving skills and the confidence to ensure that critical issues are identified and addressed by project teams.
• Enthusiasm and excellent communication skills, with a diligent approach and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• A degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience, and ideally Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation with a relevant institution.

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. We are committed 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.