Graduate Engineering Opportunities – SSEN Transmission

Start Date: 2-year programme, commencing September 2026

Base Locations: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Elgin, Dundee, Perth or Argyll

Salary: circa £34,000 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. 

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

Degree Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Geotechnical or Subsea Engineering

What is the Role?

Help shape the future of energy. At SSEN Transmission, our Graduate Engineering Programme gives you the chance to work on some of the most exciting infrastructure projects in the UK. You will help connect more renewable energy, strengthen the grid, and play a key role in achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets.

Over two years, you will gain hands-on experience, professional development and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one. As part of your application, you will select which of our engineering teams you want to join. Each offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the future of energy.

HVDC Engineering
Work on High Voltage Direct Current projects that connect Scotland’s renewable energy to the National Grid. Key projects include the Shetland HVDC Link which completed the Caithness-Moray-Shetland project, the first multi-terminal HVDC VSC scheme outside China, and the Eastern Green Link, a planned HVDC connection from the east coast of Scotland to northeast England. The team also delivers embedded links across our network enabling over 10GW of renewable energy to reach the National Grid. Graduates gain experience on planning, design, and delivery of cutting-edge HVDC technology.

• Base locations: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness
• Degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Geotechnical, Subsea

Offshore AC Engineering HVAC
This team designs and delivers offshore AC networks and wind farm connections to islands and mainland networks. Projects include advanced AC plant, grid control, and stabilisation technology. Graduates work on multimillion pound infrastructure projects with the first year focused on technical and business foundations and the second year on design and project delivery.

• Base locations: Glasgow, Inverness
• Degrees: Electrical, Civil

Project Engineering
Project Engineering is a core technical department delivering large-scale transmission infrastructure projects. Graduates develop expertise working on innovations that support Net Zero, building foundational technical and business experience in the first year and moving to design and project delivery in the second year.

• Base locations: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness
• Degrees: Electrical/Electronic, Electrical/Mechanical, Electrical Power, Mechanical, Materials, Civil

HVDC/FACTS Operations
Work on the operation and maintenance of HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems including HVDC converters, HVDC cable systems, Static Synchronous Compensators STATCOM, Static Var Compensators SVC, and Synchronous Condenser SYNCON assets. These critical assets increase power transfer, voltage control, reactive power support, and overall grid stability. Graduates gain experience across design, installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance while also learning about wider business functions.

• Base locations: Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Perth, Dundee, Argyll
• Degrees: Electrical, Mechanical

Civil Operations
The Operations Civils and Buildings team supports the full lifecycle of our network from project development through to decommissioning. Graduates play a vital role in the Net Zero transition gaining hands-on experience and tailored training to engineer and deliver solutions that keep the network running safely and efficiently. From day one, graduates are paired with a mentor and involved in multiple workstreams preparing them for operational engineering roles.

• Base locations: Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Perth, Dundee, Argyll
• Degrees: Civil

What do I need to join?

You’ll need a minimum of a 2:2 bachelor’s degree in one of the disciplines listed above.

We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate a passion for the energy sector, ideally supported by some practical work experience. You should have experience working effectively in a team, be comfortable setting and achieving ambitious individual goals, and be able to use your own initiative to overcome challenges. A genuine interest in SSEN Transmission and the prospect of building a long-term career with us is also essential.

We want you to feel confident about what happens next in our recruitment process, which has three stages: Online Testing, Video Interview, and an In-Person Assessment Centre.

• If your application meets the minimum criteria, we’ll invite you to complete an online test.
• If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch by Monday 10 November 2025 with an invitation to complete an online video interview. 
• Our Hiring Managers will carefully review all video interviews, and if you make it through, we’ll contact you by Wednesday 10 December 2025 with an invite to attend our Assessment Day expected to take place January/February 2026. We’ll need you to confirm your attendance by Sunday 4 January 2026.

We’ll keep you updated at every stage, and if you need any support, whether it’s technical help or adjustments to the process, please get in touch.

You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process here.  

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. 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 graduates@sse.com 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.

Please note, due to immigration rule changes in July 2025 to the Skilled Worker route, this role falls below the minimum “New Entrant” salary threshold and therefore does not meet the requirements to allow for sponsorship. 

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