Control Engineer

Overview

As a Trainee Control Engineer in Portsmouth, you help support the 24/7 operation of the electricity distribution network to keep power safe and reliable. You join the Control Team to analyse the network, identify interventions, and assist with urgent resolutions across voltage ranges. You’ll uphold SSEN safety rules and contribute to a positive safety culture while ensuring safe release of equipment and accurate outage reporting. This role offers hands-on development in a critical, mission-driven part of SSE’s energy transition.

Pay / Benefits

• discounts on private healthcare
• gym membership discounts
• free online GP
• 24/7 counselling service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• maternity and adoption pay and paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Analyse the network to identify intervention needs and support resolutions across voltage ranges
• Adhere to SSEN rules and procedures to maintain safety culture and suggest improvements
• Ensure safe release of apparatus and equipment from service per safety rules and procedures
• Communicate with internal and external staff to support safe distribution network operation
• Maintain accurate reporting of all interruptions to regulatory requirements

Key requirements

• Understanding of the electricity distribution network
• Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
• Ability to solve complex problems under pressure
• Committed team player with a track record of delivery

• communication
• teamwork
• decision making
• problem solving under pressure
• understanding of electricity distribution network
• technical experience in electrical engineering or related sector

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