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Base Location: Based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

Overview

We are looking for a Commissioning Support Engineer to provide support to our various SSEN Transmission projects throughout Scotland to help us in our goal of achieving Net Zero. Our Commissioning Support Engineers are responsible for commissioning and supporting the installation and maintenance of our energy substations and supporting assets. The role will be partially site and office based.

Responsibilities

• Support Transmission Operations to safely deliver Transmission projects and customer connections onto the SSE Transmission Network.
• Ensure compliance with System Operator Transmission Owner Code (STC), SSEN Technical and Quality Standards, ESQCR Standards, Commissioning Processes, CDM regulations.
• Ensure the projects are developed and delivered to the appropriate Technical and Quality Standards as set out in the Project Commissioning Plan, whilst identifying opportunities for business improvements.
• Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and ensuring standards are met in relation to company rules and regulations.
• Chair Commissioning Panel Meetings, Project Safety Reviews and attend Design, Outage, NESO Compliance, Project Assurance and Programme reviews.

Qualifications

• An electrical engineering degree or relevant experience, with strong knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related operating standards.
• Experience in the electricity Transmission industry: strong commissioning, engineering and construction knowledge.
• An understanding of the STC Codes of Practice, Grid Code, Outage Planning, System Planning etc.
• Good people management and strong leadership skills.
• The ability to work alone or with a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers and managers.
• Full driving licence; willingness to travel across the SSE Transmission Network.

About SSE: SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. 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.

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.