SSEN Transmission
Cable Project Engineer
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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + car/allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
SSEN Transmission have an exciting opportunity for a Cable Project Engineer to join our multi-disciplined engineering team to help develop and deliver our expanding project portfolio to meet our Net Zero targets.
You will
- Provide cable engineering support across multiple projects by producing or reviewing outline cable system designs during development phases, including review and assessment of technology options, underground cable routing selection, producing current rating calculations using CYMCAP software and assessment of interface requirements.
- Support the project life cycle, including design development, risk sessions such as HAZIDs, HAZCONs, HAZOPs, construction, installation, commissioning, and completion of complex projects. Collaborate with engineers and managers to identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks, support informed decision-making, and conduct peer reviews of key issues.
- Develop technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects as well as modifications to existing assets.
- Review cable system prequalification and type testing reports in preparation for SSEN approval, reviewing and verifying contractor/consultant detailed underground cable system designs, witnessing factory and relevant discipline site acceptance testing.
- Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and best practice, ensuring all engineering activities comply with relevant company, HSE and industry regulations.
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- The ideal candidate for this role will be degree qualified in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
- You will have demonstrable experience in transmission development, design and specification, with the ability to evaluate engineering challenges and work with others to identify effective technical solutions.
- To be successful in applying for this role, you will have experience working on the Transmission Network and a strong knowledge of High Voltage Cable systems.
- You will have an awareness of the legal and regulatory obligations for Transmission and be proactive in ensuring these are met to the highest standard.
- A technical understanding of relevant legislation and the implications of this for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR, is essential.
- Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to support decision-making by senior stakeholders. You'll be confident working alongside key stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, and building strong, lasting relationships.
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.
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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.
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SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o’connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 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.
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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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