Commissioning Support Engineer

Join SSEN Transmission as a Commissioning Support Engineer and play a key role in delivering major projects across Scotland that will help build a cleaner, more secure energy future.

You'll be at the heart of bringing critical electricity infrastructure into service, commissioning substations, circuits and associated assets while ensuring every installation meets the highest technical, safety and compliance standards.

You will

• Support Transmission Operations to safely deliver Transmission projects and customer connections onto the SSE Transmission Network
• Ensure compliance with System Operator Transmission Owner Code (STC), SSEN Technical and Quality Standards, ESQCR Standards, Commissioning Processes, CDM regulations.
• Ensure the projects are developed and delivered to the appropriate Technical and Quality Standards as set out in the Project Commissioning Plan, whilst identifying opportunities for business improvements
• Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and ensuring standards are met in relation to company rules and regulations
• Chair Commissioning Panel Meetings, Project Safety Reviews and attend Design, Outage, NESO Compliance, Project Assurance and Programme reviews

You have

• An electrical engineering degree or relevant experience, with strong knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related operating standards.
• Experience in the electricity Transmission industry: strong commissioning, engineering and construction knowledge
• An understanding of the STC Codes of Practice, Grid Code, Outage Planning, System Planning etc.
• The ability to work alone or with a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers and managers.
• A full driver's licence. This role covers the whole of the SSE Transmission Network therefore an amount of travelling will be expected of the successful applicant.

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.

Our Benefits

• 34 days of annual leave with the option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Sharesave Scheme
• Private healthcare discounts
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Generous family entitlements including adoption leave, paternity leave and gradual return to work for new parents
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets
• And much more...

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