Senior HVDC Plant Engineer

About the Role 

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen 

Salary: Competitive depending on experience + 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 

Due to our continued growth as we deliver the Pathway to 2030 programme of works and beyond, SSEN Transmission have an opportunity for a Senior HVDC Plant Engineer to join the team, and play a critical role in helping us grow our team and deliver our NetZero ambitions.

The Senior HVDC Plant Engineer will have experience working on the Transmission Network and an extensive knowledge of HVDC covering System Design, Main Plant Apparatus, and Insulation Co-ordination design.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

- Review or approve the technical requirements of HVDC system design and primary plant and equipment and liaise with control and protection team to ensure that secondary design is well coordinated.

- Provide HVDC and AC Substation technical support on high profile projects or technically complex issues.

- Take technical ownership of engagement with Technical Authority to manage specification deviations and to capture lessons learned and future specification improvements.

- Work within a multi-discipline team, utilising Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM environment to manage and co-ordinate designs, raise and respond to contractor RFI/TQs, clash detection, 3D model development etc.

- Attendance and chairing if required HAZID, HAZOP and HAZCON supporting the design process, co-ordinating design review meetings and identifying improvements. 

What do I need? 

The role would suit an experienced Primary Plant Engineer from either an OEM contractor or consultancy, looking to take the next step into a client-side organisation.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Ideally a degree or MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer or working towards this or relevant experience.

- Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload.

- Demonstrable experience to technically assess and critically challenge contractor submissions.

- Familiarity with a range of technical solutions used in HVDC / AC Substations.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie on stephanie.murphy@sse.com / 01738 342963.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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