SSE plc Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Base Location: Perth preferred; however, we consider your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots in Scotland. The role requires travel to locations throughout Scotland.
Salary
£49,004 - £57,728 + a range of benefits to support finances, wellbeing, and family.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
Responsibilities
Our Distribution System Operator directorate has an exciting opportunity within our Flexible Solutions Team as a Delivery Engineer to support the delivery and commissioning of equipment to enable Distributed Energy Resources to connect flexibly onto our network. Your responsibilities will be to deliver the engineering elements across multiple live projects, actively identifying and resolving problems, managing risks, customer engagement and delivering successful project completion while working with project managers to ensure allocated budget and customer satisfaction targets are met.
Responsibilities Detail
* Reviewing and approving customer and internal technical design documents.
* Providing excellent customer service to guide customers on technical aspects.
* Planning and coordinating work activities, including contractors, to install equipment for customer connections.
* Managing and configuring Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Controllers, and other intelligent electronic devices to implement functional logic and associated small wiring.
* Following test procedures to commission RTUs and ensure logic is functioning correctly.
Requirements
You will be able to analyse network topography and technical customer design requirements to inform decisions on implementing solutions, feeding your knowledge back into the team.
Key Qualifications
* Experience of meeting customer connection timelines, quality, safety and cost parameters, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progression and financial performance.
* Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
* A good understanding of the distribution electrical network and the fundamental principles of electrical power engineering.
* Experience of working with Programmable Logic Controllers, RTUs or similar devices is preferred.
* Have, or be working towards, EHV switching authorisations.
* Understanding of Flexibility Services and Connections is advantageous.
Other Requirements
This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. A company vehicle will be provided for work-related travel, subject to company car scheme criteria. A valid driving licence is essential.
About Our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future.
Benefits
34 days annual leave entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing, etc. See full benefits package on our careers site.
Equal Opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Application Process
All applications should be submitted online. We will contact you after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments, please contact laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814.
Pre-Employment Screening
Before commencing your role you will need to complete our pre-employment screening process, consisting of a criminality and credit check.
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