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Base Location
Flexible Scotland. Your home location must be one of our SSEN offices or depots around the North of Scotland, e.g. Inverness, Elgin, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Dundee, Perth, Dunoon.
Salary
£61,620 – £72,592, depending on skills and experience, plus a range of benefits.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible. First options available.
The Role
We’re looking for Protection and Control Engineers to join our Distribution Technical Services team, working across the north of Scotland. Our team provides design and operational support for protection and control systems on the distribution network up to 33 kV. You’ll play a key role in capital investment and customer connection projects, taking them from initial concept and detailed design right through to construction, commissioning and energisation.
You Will
* Shape project scope and influence investment decisions by preparing scoping documents, single‑line diagrams, and MC&P diagrams.
* Carry out onsite commissioning of protection and control schemes.
* Produce detailed AC and DC schematic designs.
* Carry out protection grading studies and produce relay settings and configuration files.
* Prepare multicore cable schedules and termination diagrams for construction teams.
* Diagnose and resolve protection and control issues in the field.
* Collaborate with contractors during installation and commissioning, including witnessing tests as required, and review contractor design documentation to ensure compliance with scope, standards, and policies.
You Have
* A strong commitment to safety with demonstrable experience in risk mitigation.
* A qualification in an Electrical Engineering discipline (minimum HNC) or relevant practical experience.
* Experience in the design and/or commissioning of power system protection, ideally at distribution level.
* Operational experience on the distribution network up to 33 kV would be beneficial.
* A familiarity with a range of relay types, protection testing equipment, and supplier tools.
* Experience with industry‑standard engineering software and tools, such as PowerFactory and AutoCAD.
Travel and Vehicle
This role involves travel across various locations. The company will provide access to a vehicle for work‑related travel and may offer the company car scheme if criteria are met. A valid driving licence is essential.
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 Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keeps customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low‑carbon future.
Flexible Benefits
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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you. 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.
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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