Senior HVAC Export Cable Systems Engineer

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen

Salary: £58,100-£87,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + 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

We’re looking for a Senior HVAC Export Cable Systems Engineer to act as Owner’s Engineer on major subsea cable packages. You’ll lead the technical oversight of high voltage export cable systems (132kV+) from tender stage through FEED, construction and commissioning, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, efficient and fit for long-term operation.

This is a senior technical role with broad interface responsibilities across onshore and offshore packages, offering the opportunity to influence key engineering decisions on large-scale renewable energy projects.

You will

• Act as Owner’s Engineer and technical lead for the export cable system package, overseeing design, tender evaluation, construction and commissioning through to as-built documentation and prequalification and type tests before factory acceptance tests.
• Review and challenge subsea cable system design, including thermal, thermomechanical, stability, earthing, fibre optic and monitoring systems.
• Interface with onshore cable systems, installation and earthing design, power systems requirements and reactive compensation to ensure technical alignment across packages.
• Provide technical assurance through document reviews, compliance checks, factory and site acceptance tests, and by witnessing key qualification and commissioning activities.
• Support project leadership with risk management, cost–benefit analysis, change management and technical input to commercial and strategic decisions.

You have

• An Electrical Engineering (Hons) degree, with Chartered status achieved or working towards it.
• Significant experience in high voltage cable engineering, including subsea systems above 132kV, with Onshore HV Cable System and Subsea Cable Installation experience beneficial.
• Strong technical knowledge across cable design including near shore approach, installation, testing and commissioning, with the ability to independently author and review technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders and provide constructive challenge.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset, with experience mentoring others or contributing to industry groups considered beneficial.

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.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero 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 Andrew.Duncan2@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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