Protection & Control Engineer

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

As part of SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we have an opportunity for Protection & Control Engineers to join our Offshore and Onshore AC Project Engineering teams to help develop and deliver technical solutions to a programme of works across SSEN Transmissions Network, including new 400kV network infrastructure as well as new connections.

Our Offshore team are specifically looking for Engineers to help drive forward our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology in challenging environmental conditions.

You will

• Assess and define the technical scope of protection and control requirements for new build substations and modifications to existing network.
• Prepare outline scheme designs, key line diagrams, protection setting calculations and setting files for relays, and support the implementation of IEC61850 solutions.
• Review third‑party contractor/consultant detailed designs and witness FAT, as well as provide support for field teams to ensure quality of installations.
• Evaluate tenders and procure/manage specialist services from consultants.
• Support multi-disciplinary project teams in identifying and managing engineering risks and identifying opportunities for the project to excel.

You have

• A minimum of HND level qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrable technical skills in Transmission protection and control specification and scheme design, as well as the skills to calculate protection settings for implementation.
• The confidence to technically assess engineering problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and prioritise tasks, as well as a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR, and the implications of this for Transmission network management.
• A Chartered Engineership or working towards this. SSEN Transmission fully recognise, encourages and supports our engineers in this and their continued professional development.

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. 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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 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.

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