Senior Protection and Control Engineer

About the Role

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, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen)

Salary: £55,200 - £67,000 + car / 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

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

The role of Senior Protection and Control Engineer is to focus on project delivery and support across a portfolio of different schemes. While the role includes direct project involvement it is also a role which requires provision of guidance, mentoring and point of escalation for Project Engineers.

- Provide senior technical guidance directly to projects and to ensure successful output of Protection and Control deliverables. Leadership in defining the scope, project approach and resolution of key risks across the 132kV, 275kV and 400kV transmission network in our licence area.

- Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.

- Implement and comply with CDM procedures and practices, and all other regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.

- Produce detailed Substation Protection & Control design packages compliant to client and national technical standards including Scope, Specifications and Key Line Diagrams; Scheme Designs; Protection Settings for new build substations as well as modification to existing.

- While there is no line management requirements, you will be required to support in the mentoring and guidance for less experienced engineers within the team, to support in the growth of Protection and Control capability within the business and proactively manage consultants and contractors to drive decision making.

What do I need?

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

- Demonstrable experience in Protection and Control engineering including development, design, specification and settings of transmission level protection and control systems, preferably including the use of IEC 61850 with clear ability to technically assess issues, and critically produce a range of technical solutions.

- Keen focus on standardisation and driving continuous improvements in business processes, procedures and systems and a passion for developing junior staff. Experience in organising or delivering training and development for protection and control engineers would be preferable.

- Understanding of the technical requirements for design, planning, operation and development of the transmission network and aspects requiring coordination with other project disciplines.

- Effective communication skills, and you must be able to communicate often complex technical issues clearly and concisely to facilitate decision making by senior management. You will be able to communicate effectively with key stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally, with an appetite for building strong, lasting relationships.

- Chartered Engineer accreditation with a relevant institution or a clear plan for working towards this.

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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley-Anne on Shirley-Anne.O'Connor@sse.com / 01738 351976.

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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