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, Aberdeen, Inverness.

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Principal Engineer – Subsea Installation to join its Network Engineering team, which oversees design and technical governance across Transmission projects. The team ensures policies, standards, and designs meet safety, reliability, and legal requirements.

You will

- Write, maintain and own technical specifications and guidance notes required for all subsea HVAC/ HVDC cable and platform installations used on the Transmission network and review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learnt from projects and to include development of technology. 

- As part of the Technical Authority, review installation method statements, risk assessments, etc. in relation to subsea cable system installations and subsea platform structures to ensure that all installations are suitable to be approved for use on the transmission network.

- Provide Subject Matter Expert input to design reviews carried out by the Design Authority and provide specialist input where required and verify project proposals are fit for purpose and identify any scope changes required.

- Provide technical guidance and advice to the Transmission business for new HVAC or HVDC subsea cable and subsea platform installations in relation to maintenance, replacement and repair.

- Represent SSEN Transmission at industry body events or working groups and conferences. 

You have

- A degree in Marine/Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

- Demonstrable experience on an expert level in the design, construction and maintenance of subsea cable system and subsea platform installations.

- The ability and experience to technically assess issues, problems and/or faults related to subsea cable and offshore platform installations alongside an in depth understanding of their technical requirements for operation and maintenance.

- A detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of national and international standards alongside the capability and experience in writing technical specifications, guidance notes and work instructions for subsea installations.

- Experience in the management of various stakeholders, e.g. engineering, asset management, contractors, etc.

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 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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