Principal Engineer - Substations

Overview

Lead substation design, standards, and technical guidance for SSEN Transmission.

Key Responsibilities

• specification management
• technical consultancy
• specification improvement
• industry representation
• cross‑discipline collaboration
• design review

Tasks

-Own and maintain technical specifications and guidance notes for substation designs, including substation earthing systems. -Offer technical consultancy across the business, mentor peers, and share your specialist knowledge to support team development. -Continuously improve existing specifications based on lessons learned and emerging technologies. -Represent SSEN Transmission at industry events and working groups (e.g. ENA, IEC, CIGRE), and bring back insights and best practices to strengthen our engineering approach. -Collaborate with other engineering disciplines – including Civil, LV/MV systems, Cables, Overhead Lines – and work closely with our asset management and operations teams. -Support the Design Authority and act as part of the Technical Authority, providing your expert knowledge into reviewing substation designs to ensure compliance with technical specifications and verifying suitability for the transmission network.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• electrical degree
• transmission substations
• sse transmission
• standards
• critical assessment

What You Bring

-A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, and Chartered Engineer status (or are actively working towards it). -Exposure to the design, manufacturing, testing, installation, or maintenance of transmission voltage plant and equipment is a plus. -Familiarity with SSE Transmission, National Grid, British and European Standards, and experience writing technical specifications, guidance notes, or work instructions. -Strong experience in the design, specification, and application of transmission voltage substations. -The ability to critically assess technical challenges and evaluate a range of solutions, with a solid understanding of the design, planning, operation, and development requirements of the transmission network.

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About Ssen Transmission

-plays a key role in delivering electricity to millions of people across the UK, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. -specializes in integrating renewable energy, including wind and solar, into the national grid, supporting the UK's transition to net zero. -focuses on maintaining and upgrading high-voltage infrastructure to meet future energy demands and enhance grid resilience. -typical projects include major infrastructure upgrades, large-scale energy transmission systems, and facilitating the connection of renewable power sources. -is at the forefront of using digital technologies and innovation to improve grid efficiency and performance. -notable for its commitment to future-proofing the energy landscape, continues to lead the way in providing smart, sustainable energy solutions.

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