Control Support Engineer

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 or Inverness.

Salary: £69,105 to £81,406 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Power System Engineer to join SSEN Transmission in the Control Centre in Perth or Inverness. You will be part of the control support team, who provide guidance and support to the real‑time control room, support the outage planning team, and ensure system readiness and resilience. In this role you will have the chance to help shape future operational strategy, influence technical standards, and play a key role in preparing the transmission network in the North Scotland for the delivery of strategic reinforcement projects and connections, including new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, FACTS devices, and large offshore windfarm connections.

You will

• Act as expert support for our control teams, from operational planning to commissioning to real time operation. This will include long term and operational resilience planning.
• Provide expert input and manage the technical post event reporting process for faults, events and issues on the network. Work with other industry participants such as NESO and other networks to help investigate and report events.
• Support the delivery of transmission projects and ensure that future project and network designs are operable and provide expert input to project design from an operational perspective.
• Produce operational guidance notes, manuals and recommendations for the control room to ensure the correct operation of the network – this will include user guides for FACTS, HVDC and other innovative Transmission technologies.
• Use our suite of system monitoring systems to report on and monitor the performance of the Transmission network and provide expert input and guidance to drive developments and innovations for these systems.

You have

• A Degree level qualification in electrical engineering, although qualifications to HNC level in electrical engineering (minimum) with the relevant industry experience will be considered. Chartered Engineer status or working towards this level.
• A deep knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related network operation and design standards and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of the electricity industry, including interfaces with the regulator, the Electricity System Operator, other Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Operators.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured technical reports and use your knowledge and communication skills to engage with senior engineers and other industry stakeholders such as NESO, as well as providing technical advice to senior management.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems through logical analysis and in collaboration with others within a real time control environment.

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that\’s not all – we\’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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.

Ready to apply

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We\’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we\’ll be taking your application further. If you\’re offered a role with SSE, you\’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.