Trainee Engineer

Our Trainee Engineer programme lasts for three years and combines academic study with work-based experience.

Working within our Transmission business, you'll have the opportunity to study towards a HNC and Diploma in Higher Education in Energy Engineering.

When not studying, you will balance your time on placements within Transmission, which may include working on site and in the field, or working alongside experienced SSE engineers and crafts people. You will have opportunities to work towards becoming a Low Voltage Switcher and then work towards High Voltage Switching (which makes the Network safe to work on, maintains Network integrity and resilience whilst ensuring safe and reliable supply of electricity), and become more involved in the daily operation, repair and future design of the future Network whilst supporting the drive towards a Transmission NetZero.  

By the time you reach the third year of the programme you'll be given increased responsibility in managing jobs, including technical aspects, safety management and the supervision of crafts people.

On completion of your programme, you will be qualified to work as one of the following disciplines Maintenance, Project Design Engineering, or an Operational Engineer.

The Transmission Trainee Engineer programme is designed to build the foundation blocks of your career within the Transmission business, providing you with great opportunities to be exposed to engineering excellence across our business whilst developing your academic, theoretical and practical skills. This will provide you with an excellent opportunity to become the Power Engineer of the future.

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

- Highly organised and self-driven with the ability to manage your time well. 

- Flexible in your approach to work to maximise your chances of success, and you should be happy working alone or as part of a team. 

- Comfortable to spend some time living away from home whilst attending college or on placements across SSE. 

- You will need to hold a full UK Driver's Licence, or be in the process of learning to drive, as there will be a requirement to travel to a number of our project sites. 

Please note, we will not be able to accept your application if you have a HNC, HND or DipHE in Energy Engineering or an engineering related degree. 

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone. 

Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.    

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.  Please note, SSE welcomes applicants from all nationalities to apply for the Apprenticeship/Trainees roles, however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as the salary does not meet the UKVI minimum salary threshold for this role.