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OT Telecoms Design Engineer

  • 554711
  • Closing at: Jul 30 2025 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Reading, Havant, Aberdeen & Inverness

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

The successful individual will design, implement and support business-critical Operational Technology telecoms systems necessary to monitor and control the plant and safety systems used in the SSE Distribution Control Centre.

You will

- Producing standards, specifications and target architectures.

- Making custom tools to aid in the design & delivery of those standards & architectures.

- Take business requirements or objectives and make these into practical telecoms deliverables.

- Provide SME guidance on all aspects of telecoms infrastructure including radio, fibre, SDH & data networks.

You have

- Strong knowledge and experience of the operation and design of data networks;

- Proven experience of planning and deploying data networks:

- Have demonstrable planning and implementation knowledge of  data network technologies including IP, ethernet and wireless;

- Have an understanding of telecommunication infrastructure technologies including fibreoptic cabling, SDH/PDH multiplexers, microwave radio and ancillary equipment (space and power);

- Have an understanding of SCADA networks  and the application of data networking within these.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. 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.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

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 David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 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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