Senior Cable Assurance Engineer

Job Description

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Senior Cable Assurance Engineer to join our Network Engineering team. This role involves providing technical leadership across the Cable Engineering discipline, creating and maintaining technical specifications alongside independent design and technical assurance responsibilities & wider research and innovation guidance.

You will

• Write, maintain and own technical specifications and guidance notes required for all HVAC or HVDC cables used on the Transmission network and review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learnt from projects and to include development of technology.
• As part of the Technical Authority, review test plans to ensure that all technology and equipment selected is adequately tested, proven, validated and review proposed suppliers and their factories to confirm their suitability to be approved for use on the Transmission network.
• Provide subject matter expert input to design reviews carried out by the Design Authority, provide specialist input where required, verify project proposals are fit for purpose and identify any scope changes required.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to the Transmission business for new HVAC or HVDC cables, cable replacements and cable repairs.
• Represent SSEN Transmission at industry body events such as ENA, IEC or CIGRE working groups and attend conferences.

You have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of testing of transmission voltage HVAC / HVDC cables, and their associated national and international standards.
• A detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of National Grid, British, and international standards relevant to transmission underground / subsea cables and cable accessories.
• The ability and experience to technically assess quality issues, problems and/or faults related to HVAC / HVDC cables.
• Experience in manufacturing of HVAC / HVDC cables would also be advantageous.

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 Andy on [email protected] / 01738 275370 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.