Company: Scottish and Southern Energy
Location: Glasgow
Job Description:
Overview
In this role, you will help deliver high-voltage transmission and substation projects within a growing SSEN Transmission team, contributing from feasibility through commissioning. You will work on large-scale infrastructure that supports the UK’s net-zero transition, collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders to design and deliver safe, high-quality engineering solutions. You’ll produce deliverables, apply safety by design, and drive continuous improvement across projects. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape the grid of the future while working from Scotland and across challenging technical domains.
Pay / Benefits
- private healthcare discounts
- gym memberships
- online GP
- 24/7 counselling
- cycle to work scheme
- maternity and adoption pay
Responsibilities
- Support development, design and delivery of HV transmission and substation projects from feasibility to commissioning
- Produce and review engineering deliverables, specifications, and scope documents
- Apply safety by design principles to manage engineering, construction and operational risks
- Collaborate with project teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders to deliver solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the engineering community
Key requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, HND or equivalent qualification or significant relevant experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and contribute
- Experience in electricity transmission, distribution, generation or related infrastructure is advantageous for Senior Engineer
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Proactive
- Knowledge of high-voltage systems
- Understanding of substations, primary plant, protection and control
- Cable systems or associated engineering disciplines
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Posted: October 1st, 2026