At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to deliver ambitious Net Zero projects and ensure safe, compliant network designs.
- Company: SSE, a leader in energy transition, powering millions of homes across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, health perks, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities and support for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Scotland's electricity network while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with experience in electricity distribution networks.
The predicted salary is between 54952 - 64738 £ per year.
Base Location: Perth, Inverness, Glasgow or Aberdeen
Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
At SSEN Distribution, our team of Engineers plays a vital role in the successful delivery of CapEx and connections projects valued over £2.5M across the Large Capital Delivery (LCD) portfolio. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our onshore engineering team in LCD in Scotland. The team acts as the intelligent client interface between SSEN Distribution and external delivery partners, ensuring network designs are compliant, safe, constructable and aligned with company standards and governance requirements. Joining SSEN Distribution at an exciting time in the ED2 price control period, you will help to deliver a portfolio of ambitious Net Zero-enabling projects through the upgrade and replacement of our electricity network in Scotland.
You will:
- Coordinate the review and assurance of externally delivered designs to ensure compliance with SSEN Distribution standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Work with contractor delivery partners to provide technical guidance and resolve engineering, constructability, and delivery issues throughout project development.
- Collaborate with Design Authority, project management, operations and delivery teams to manage engineering risks and support efficient project delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement across engineering assurance processes, contractor interfaces and team performance.
You have:
- A qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, preferably degree qualified, with a relevant professional qualification or working towards chartership.
- Experience within electricity distribution networks, including overhead line, underground cable and substation projects up to at least 33kV.
- Strong knowledge of engineering standards, technical governance, design assurance and CDM 2015 requirements.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, coordinating or assuring engineering designs ideally in a regulated infrastructure environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to identify and manage priorities, problem solving skills, and a delivery-focused mindset.
About SSE
SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
- Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
- Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
- Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
- As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 01738 341814 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Electrical Engineer – Scotland (Flexible First) in Aberdeen employer: SSE PLC
At SSE, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on healthcare and generous family entitlements, our Electrical Engineers in Scotland can thrive both professionally and personally while contributing to vital Net Zero projects. Join us in shaping the future of energy and enjoy the opportunity to work with a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact.
