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Commissioning Support Engineer

  • 551853
  • Closing at: Apr 15 2025 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We are looking for a Commissioning Support Engineer to provide support to our various SSEN Transmission projects throughout Scotland to help us in our goal of achieving Net Zero.

Our Commissioning Support Engineers are responsible for commissioning and supporting the installation and maintenance of our energy substations and supporting assets.

You will

- Support Transmission Operations to safely deliver Transmission projects and customer connections onto the SSE Transmission Network.

- Ensure compliance with System Operator Transmission Owner Code (STC), SSEN Technical and Quality Standards, ESQCR Standards, Commissioning Processes, CDM regulations.

- Ensure the projects are developed and delivered to the appropriate Technical and Quality Standards as set out in the Project Commissioning Plan, whilst identifying opportunities for business improvements.

- Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and ensuring standards are met in relation to company rules and regulations.

- Chair Commissioning Panel Meetings, Project Safety Reviews and attend Design, Outage, NESO Compliance, Project Assurance and Programme reviews.

You have

- An electrical engineering degree or relevant experience, with strong knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related operating standards.

- Experience in the electricity Transmission industry: Strong commissioning, engineering and construction knowledge.

- An understanding of the STC Codes of Practice, Grid Code, Outage Planning, System Planning etc.

- The ability to work alone or with a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers and managers.

- A full drivers licence. This role covers the whole of the SSE Transmission Network therefore an amount of travelling will be expected of the successful applicant. 

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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Our Benefits

  • Sharesave Scheme
  • 34 days of annual leave
  • Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
  • Interest-free technology loans
  • 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
  • Private healthcare discounts
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
  • Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets

 

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