HVDC Project Engineer – Main Plant

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness.  

Salary: £50,100 - c£65,000 + car/cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.  

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

The role  

As part of the SSEN Transmission Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we are recruiting for a Project Engineer- Main Plant to join our HVDC Engineering Team.  

This role will sit in SSEN Transmission’s Offshore within the HVDC Engineering team working on one of several major HVDC projects underway, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK’s most important energy infrastructure programmes.   

We encourage candidates with a project engineering background, ideally with experience in HVDC or with main plant OEM as either contractor, consultancy, or client organisation to apply.

You will  

- Review and approve the technical requirements for system design and associated HV plant/equipment, ensuring effective coordination with other disciplines. 

- Undertake assurance of contractor Main Plant deliverables, single line diagram, main circuit parameters, general arrangement drawings, transient studies, insulation coordination and layouts. 

- Provide expert technical support on major projects, including reviewing contractor designs, attending design reviews, and taking part in HAZID, HAZOP and HAZCON sessions.

- Attend critical testing stages such as FAT, SAT, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

- Prepare and co-ordinate design assurance reviews and the delivery of key project Gate Review documentation as per Large Capital Projects Governance. 

- Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations.

- Work closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and mitigated.  

You have  

- A BEng/BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.

- Strong technical skills in AC or HVDC development, design, and specification—or demonstrable transferable experience. 

- Proven technical ability from key roles in AC or HVDC main plant discipline.

- Effective communication, manage time and priorities well and takes part in the development of junior engineers to build technical excellence across the team and business.

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 hannah.e.cutajar@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.

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