SSE Renewables
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Base Location
You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations:
- Perth
- Glasgow
- Aberdeen
- Inverness
- Havant
- Reading
Remote/Wide Area Networking (SSER) flexibility may also be considered like the system now applied to base locations for many roles available.
Salary & Working Pattern
- Salary: £Competitive + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus
- Benefits: Range including financial, wellbeing, and family support
- Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
SSE Renewables has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Team, supporting the delivery of some of the largest and most ambitious offshore wind projects across the UK and Europe.
As a key member of the team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping and delivering major renewable generation projects across both development and construction phases. Working at the forefront of the energy transition, you’ll be responsible for electrical engineering deliverables spanning the full project lifecycle—from early-stage electrical system design through to offshore and onshore substations, grid connection infrastructure, power system studies, and grid compliance processes.
This is an opportunity to contribute to an industry-leading offshore wind development (Berwick Bank Wind Farm), helping drive innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence across our growing portfolio.
You’ll champion value and innovation within the team, identifying and implementing new technologies, engineering solutions, and best practices that improve asset performance, optimise project delivery, and reduce lifecycle costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical engineering design activities for Berwick Bank Wind Farm, including:
- Developing and managing electrical contract documentation (substation and electrical balance of plant specifications, scopes, and Works Information)
- Preparing, reviewing, and updating technical specifications for substations and associated electrical equipment
- Ensuring compliance through contractor and supplier design reviews
- Support successful project delivery by attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for major substation components and electrical systems across complex offshore developments
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, external stakeholders, and supply chain partners to coordinate engineering activities and support project execution
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practice within the Electrical Engineering function
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Requirements
- A degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or progress toward chartership) with a relevant professional institution
- Strong experience in:
- Substation layout design
- Primary plant specifications
- Testing up to 400kV
- Solid technical knowledge of:
- Renewable energy generation
- Offshore wind
- Electricity transmission infrastructure
- Substations, primary plant, and protection systems
- Understand engineering legislation, industry standards, and best practices for substations and electrical systems
- Strong commercial awareness with a grasp of broader project and business implications of engineering decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and external contractors
Essential Qualifications & Licences
- Full UK driving licence required
- Ability to travel frequently to Glasgow and projects in Central Scotland as required
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About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world for tomorrow. We develop, build, operate, and invest in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed for the energy transition. Our investment plan (£33bn over five years, 2023–2030) is focused on building crucial electricity infrastructure.
SSE Renewables
Delivers green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead in:
- Developing, building, and operating renewable power assets (wind farms, hydro plants, solar, and battery projects) Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net-zero future.
Flexible Benefits to Fit Your Life
- Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships
- Wellbeing benefits:
- Free online GP
- 24/7 counselling service
- Interest-free loans on tech and/or transport season ticket loans
- Cycle to Work scheme (including new bike for eligible employees)
- Generous family benefits:
- Maternity, adoption, and paternity pay support
- Extended family leave
Equal Opportunities Employer
SSE is committed to fairness and inclusion, making reasonable adjustments to ensure your experience is positive.
Contact for support: E-mail Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com
We proudly welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those not typically represented in this industry.
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