Protection & Commissioning Engineer – Shetland GSP Interface Project

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Shetland, Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth or Glasgow, however, can be flexible across the UK.  

Salary: £69,105- £81,406 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. 

Working Pattern: 24 months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available 

The role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shetland Standby Project Team for an experienced Protection Engineer to undertake a senior role, providing both onsite commissioning and design duties for a 24-month period.  The Shetland Standby Project consists of the installation of a 63MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside an AC Chopper at a new site adjacent to the Gremista Grid S/S, Lerwick Shetland. 

The successful candidate will be expected to travel to site at regular intervals to ensure that a smooth commissioning period is carried out, and to provide commissioning leadership, co-ordination, and technical assurance across multiple delivery partners, alongside specialist protection design support to the project team. 

This project supports the transition of the Shetland Distribution Network from its current islanded supply at Lerwick to the main UK network via HVDC link. The role involves managing a highrisk, technically complex Standby Arrangement and is expected to run for 24 months, with some support to wider LCD distribution projects. 

You will 

• Onsite commissioning, including hands-on commissioning activities where required. 

• Support the design of detailed Protection schemes, including AC/DC schematic drawings and relay/setting files. 

• Attend project meetings and witness FAT, on-site commissioning by third parties as required. 

• Review of Protection & Control designs from third parties and provide technical assurance, acceptance and governance of third-party commissioning activities. 

• Act as the commissioning authority for protection and control systems, coordinating and assuring the work of multiple contractors. 

• Produce detailed technical studies and reports. 

You have 

• A qualification in a relevant Electrical Engineering subject (minimum of HNC level is desirable) with previous experience and technical knowledge of Power Systems protection including installation and commissioning of high voltage plant and apparatus. 

• Proven experience working on Distribution Networks at 11kv & 33kV, knowledge of 132kv networks is also desirable with excellent knowledge of protection and control principles in a power system 

• Experience of carrying out fault finding on secondary wiring and auxiliary equipment, including the application of logic and setting files on integrated electronic devices. 

• SAP or High Voltage Switching authorisations, up to and including 33kv is desirable but not essential. 

• Experience leading or assuring commissioning activities on complex schemes, with strong proficiency in utility communication protocols such as DNP3 or IEC61850, including the ability to analyse and faultfind.  

• Excellent safety standards and a flexible, adaptable approach, able to work on your own initiative and manage workload with minimal input from others. 

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

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 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 fiona.smith@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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