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Engineering and technical

We have big ambitions to build a better world of energy for the future and we’re looking for the very best talent to help us do to this. Engineering is a core specialism at the heart of these goals.

Whether developing wind operations or maintaining the grids and plants that help keep the lights on, our engineering teams are diverse in their specialisms but united in their goal: Provide the innovation we need to take us closer to net zero with a relentless focus on safety, sustainability, our communities, customers and the environment.

 

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Transition to a low carbon career

We understand that engineers currently in high-carbon industries or other sectors have a wealth of skills and knowledge which are transferable to our roles at SSE.

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Developing our Engineers 

Stuart Hood chats about his journey through ranks at SSE from Contracts Engineer to Head of Onshore Wind Operations and Maintenance.

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Our latest engineering opportunities

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Title Business Area Requisition Identifier City State Country Location Department Category Summary Employment Type Level
Multi-Craft Apprentice - Renewables Renewables 551539 Pitlochry Perthshire and Kinross United Kingdom Pitlochry Apprentices, Trainee & Graduate Programmes Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships - No Qualifications Required, Engineering, Renewables - Hydro Do you love solving problems, working with your hands, or being outdoors? Maybe you enjoy taking things apart to see how they work or are looking for an opportunity to learn new skills while getting paid? If so, this Apprenticeship Programme could... Permanent - Full Time
Project Safety Manager SSEN - Transmission 551368 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Elgin, Moray. Inverness, Highland Aberdeenshire. Moray. Scotland United Kingdom Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Elgin, Moray. Inverness, Highland Asset Management & Operations Engineering, Engineering - Electrical / C&I, Engineering - Mechanical, Safety, Health, Environment & Sustainability, Transmission, Utilities . Permanent - Flexible First Available
Lead Engineering Manager SSEN - Transmission 551774 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Glasgow, Renfrewshire. Inverness, Highland. Perth, Perthshire Aberdeenshire. Renfrewshire. Scotland United Kingdom Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Glasgow, Renfrewshire. Inverness, Highland. Perth, Perthshire Capital Development & Delivery Engineering, Engineering - Electrical / C&I, Managerial / Senior Manager, Transmission . Permanent - Flexible First Available
Operations Data & Compliance Technician SSEN - Transmission 551769 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Elgin, Moray. Dundee, Tayside. Inverness, Highland. Perth, Perthshire Aberdeenshire. Moray. Scotland United Kingdom Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Elgin, Moray. Dundee, Tayside. Inverness, Highland. Perth, Perthshire Asset Management & Operations Data & Analytics, Engineering, Engineering - Electrical / C&I, Onshore, Transmission . Permanent - Flexible First Available
Automation Technician SSEN - Distribution 551768 Oxford, Oxfordshire. Swindon, Wiltshire. Andover, Hampshire. Melksham, Wiltshire England. Hampshire. Wiltshire United Kingdom Oxford, Oxfordshire. Swindon, Wiltshire. Andover, Hampshire. Melksham, Wiltshire Operations - South Distribution, Engineering, Engineering - Electrical / C&I, Trades & Technical, Utilities . Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Project Manager - Skye SSEN - Transmission 551697 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Inverness, Highland. Perth, Perthshire Aberdeenshire. Scotland United Kingdom Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Inverness, Highland. Perth, Perthshire Capital Development & Delivery Construction, Engineering, Engineering - Electrical / C&I, Managerial / Senior Manager, Project / Programme Management, Stakeholder Management, Transmission, Utilities . Permanent - Flexible First Available