Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cable Project Engineer to join our SSEN Transmission team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert technical leadership across cable engineering activities, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality outputs and guiding project scope, strategy, and risk resolution. You’ll play a key role in shaping the approach to cable design and delivery across the 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV transmission network within our licence area.
You Will
* Act as the primary Cable engineering contact, coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Lead the development of detailed substation cable design packages, including key line diagrams, scopes, and specifications aligned with national standards.
* Mentor and support senior and junior engineers, contributing to the growth of technical capability within the cable engineering discipline.
* Manage external consultants and contractors, ensuring high-quality outputs and technical competence.
* Drive innovation and process improvements, identifying opportunities for advancement in tools, methods, and technologies, and representing the team at industry events.
You Have
* A degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline, ideally with Chartered Engineer status or a clear path toward achieving it.
* Demonstrable experience in the design and specification of transmission systems, with the ability to critically assess technical solutions.
* Strong understanding of engineering standards, legislation, and technical requirements for transmission network design and operation.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and present technical information effectively.
* Proficiency in technical design software, report writing, and quality assurance in both manufacturing and operational site environments.
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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, delivering energy from generation to where it is needed and upgrading the grid to support a net zero future.
Benefits
* Flexible benefits to fit your life, including private healthcare discounts, gym memberships, wellbeing services, and cycle to work schemes.
* Family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
* Support for life balance and mental wellbeing with extra support services.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications online. If offered a role, you will need to complete criminality and credit checks before you start work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We can discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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