Distribution Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme
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Locations: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading and Portsmouth
Base Salary: £34,000 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Degree Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time starting Autumn 2026
What is the Role?
We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for graduates who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. Electrical engineering graduates joining SSEN Distribution will be at the forefront of building a better world of energy for future generations. Our programme provides real hands‑on experience. You will follow a specialist pathway, working with specialists in the Distribution System Operation (DSO) directorate to gain a depth of knowledge and exposure to equip you for a one of the below substantive posts at the end of your programme. You will be able to indicate on your application which role you would prefer.
* System Planning Engineer – System Planning (Reading) – Modelling our networks, strategic decision maker for projects, handing over designs and coordinating with delivery teams.
* Innovation Project Engineer – Future Networks (Glasgow or Reading) – Delivering innovative projects, project management functions, developing new tools that are cutting edge, communicating with stakeholders.
* DSO Engineer – Network Operations (Portsmouth, Reading, Perth, Glasgow) – Supporting flexibility markets, access products, digital transformation and smart energy systems, dispatching products onto our network.
* DSO Forecasting Engineer/Analyst – Modelling and Reporting (Glasgow or Reading) – Forecasting future energy usage, probabilistic approaches, enabling efficient decarbonisation and economic growth.
* DSO System Planning Engineer SHEPD – (Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow) – Modelling networks, strategic decision maker for projects, handing over designs and coordinating with delivery teams.
What do I need to join?
At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE, and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.
You should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.
Minimum of a 2:2 in the desired degree disciplines listed above.
Graduates need to be highly flexible, agile, and capable of overcoming challenges.
About Our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net‑zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future.
What’s in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact graduates@sse.com. Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre‑employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
Due to immigration rule changes in July 2025 to the Skilled Worker route, this role falls below the minimum “New Entrant” salary threshold and therefore does not meet the requirements to allow for sponsorship. Any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment.
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