Assistant Protection and Control Engineer

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen

Salary: up to £52,800 based on experience + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent  | Full Time OR Part Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Protection & Control Project Engineer to provide support within our multi-disciplinary Project Engineering team who work on a wide range of projects as we strive towards net zero.

Innovation is at the heart of what we do as a team and you will have the opportunity to bring your ideas forward and influence the direction of the team’s engineering solutions.

You will

• Support the team with the preparation of technical engineering designs, documents or assessments for our projects, and the evaluation of third-party detailed designs.
• Proactively undertake work-based and academic training and development, to develop the skills and technical competencies required to fulfil the eventual role of Protection & Control Project Engineer.
• Assist with preparation of Protection & Control engineering calculations and setting up our protection relays to safely protect our Transmission network.
• Take responsibility for delivering required outputs to programme and participate in the development of our digital design capabilities.
• Occasional travel and work away from home within the UK to attend substation sites and protection equipment factory acceptance tests.

You have

• This role would suit a newly graduated engineer or an engineer with experience of working within a client or contracting organisation within the UK electricity supply industry that is looking to expand their skills into the Protection & Control specialism.
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC level in Electrical and/or Electronic engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• An understanding of the UK electricity power system and the components within is essential. An understanding of how power systems are protected would be advantageous.
• The ability to demonstrate engineering diligence and the confidence to technically assess problems and critically assess a range of solutions.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

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. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. 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.

Ready to 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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