Field Engineer

Base Location: Poole, New Forest, Salisbury, Weymouth or Yeovil

Salary: £54,952 - £72,592 (depending on authorisations) + car allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite

We’re seeking a motivated and diligent Field Engineer to join SSEN’s Maintenance and Inspection team in Wessex, supporting the Southern Distribution Network.

You’ll be responsible for delivering maintenance and engineering solutions on EHV assets (33kV–132kV), aligned with regulatory and business plans. This includes protection testing, managing outages, and liaising with National Grid and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery across maintenance, capital, and repair works.

You’ll hold (or be working towards) operational authorisations up to 132kV, with strong knowledge of outage risks, safety regulations (ESQCR), and internal procedures. Experience in project management, contractor oversight, and safety documentation is essential.

As a technical lead, you’ll guide investigations, drive team development, and maintain high standards of customer service and stakeholder engagement.

You will:

• Developing scoping documentation and Protection Diagrams (MC&P).
• Carrying out EHV protection testing in conjunction with the maintenance teams.
• To act as a lead for support when requested to assist with the maintenance units delivery.
• Carrying out adhoc projects in line with our RIIO-ED2 delivery.
• Using SAP authorisations to support wider teams across Distribution / CMI department.

You have:

• A high regard for safety with demonstrable experience of risk mitigation.
• Ideally authorisations relating to 132kV SAP or working towards. An increase in range/salary will be applied to specific 132kV authorisations.
• Previous experience working in design or commissioning of power system protection, ideally at a distribution level.
• Knowledge and experience of protection relays and relay panels, CT & VT sizing calculations, protection grading studies and the producing of detailed and accurate AC/DC drawings.
• Knowledge of UK electrical practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving license.

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. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future. 

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 kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 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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