Transmission Network Technical Services Graduate Programme

Overview

Transmission Network Technical Services Graduate Programme

Join to apply for the Transmission Network Technical Services Graduate Programme role at SSEN Transmission.

What to expect

Network Technical Services Graduate – Transmission 2026 Intake

Duration: 2 years commencing September 2026

Location: Perth or Dundee

Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Degree Disciplines: Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Security requirement: Candidates must obtain SC level vetting through the UK Government (normally 5 years UK residency).

Responsibilities

As a Network Technical Services graduate joining SSEN Transmission, you will follow a specialist pathway. Specialists will work with experts in their specialism, gaining exposure within a business area for the duration of their graduate programme with the aim of providing experience that will lead to a substantive post.

As a vital component of our substation infrastructure, the Protection and SCADA systems are fundamental to the safe and secure operation of the electrical network. These systems are expertly operated and maintained by our Technical Services team, who handle installation, routine servicing, and fault management daily. In this role, you’ll develop your expertise in these critical engineering disciplines, overseeing assets throughout their operational lifecycle. Working within the Operations team, you’ll apply your skills hands-on during commissioning and fault rectification activities, contributing to a dynamic and challenging work environment.

We at SSEN Transmission are currently working on a number of high-profile transmission projects which are ensuring our transmission network can transmit clean renewable energy whilst being safe, efficient, and structurally sound, therefore providing sustainable and reliable energy to all.

What do I need?

You’ll have a minimum of a 2:2 bachelor’s degree in Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We’d love you to have some practical work experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You’ll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSEN Transmission and the prospect of a long-term future with us.

We want you to feel confident about what happens next in our recruitment process, which has three stages: Online Testing, Video Interview, and an In-Person Assessment Centre.

Recruitment process

• If your application meets the minimum criteria, we’ll invite you to complete an online test.
• If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch by Monday 10 November 2025 with an invitation to complete an online video interview.
• Our Hiring Managers will carefully review all video interviews, and if you make it through, we’ll contact you by Wednesday 10 December 2025 with an invite to attend our Assessment Day expected to take place January/February 2026. We’ll need you to confirm your attendance by Sunday 4 January 2026.

We’ll keep you updated at every stage, and if you need any support, whether it’s technical help or adjustments to the process, please get in touch. You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process here.

About Our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK’s greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What’s in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, discounted healthcare and much more. View our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online. The closing date is Sunday, 2nd November, 2025.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact graduates@sse.com. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call with you at a time that suits you.

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.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment. If sponsorship is required, we may be able to provide support. Sponsoring international candidates is a complex process involving numerous procedures which must be followed precisely to comply with immigration legislation. We look at requests on a case-by-case basis. Please note the overall decision on visa applications sit with UKVI and not SSE.

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