Protection and Control Engineer

Base Location: Flexible Scotland, however we will need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around the North of Scotland which includes, but is not limited to: Inverness, Elgin, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Dundee, Perth, We are looking for Protection and Control Engineers to join our Distribution Technical Services team, working within any of our 3 regions in the North of Scotland.

Our Technical Services Team is responsible for providing Design and Operational Services for our Protection and Control Systems on our Distribution Network up to 33kV, ensuring our network operates safely, reliably and continues to develop in order to meet the needs of our future network. As a critical member of the team you will be involved in capital investment and customer connection projects from concept through detailed design and supporting them during construction and energisation.

This is a fantastic time to join a growing team who are critical to enabling SSE to meet its Net Zero ambitions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

- Developing scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection Diagrams (MC&P).

- Specification of components in the design of P&C schemes such as relays, CTs & VTs and Producing detailed designs including AC/DC schematics.

- Carrying out protection grading studies, producing relay files and settings.

- Producing multicore schedules and termination diagrams for construction.

- Onsite commissioning of protection and control schemes and Onsite protection and control defect investigation.

- Contractor engagement including assessment, verification and approval of engineering design and documentation, ensuring compliance with scope, standards and policy. Witnessing commissioning where required.

A high regard for safety with demonstrable experience of risk mitigation.

- A qualification in Electrical Engineering Discipline - a minimum of HNC with relevant experience.

- Previous experience working in design and / or commissioning of power system protection, ideally at a distribution level.

- Operational experience of the Distribution network up to 33kV would be advantageous.

- Knowledge of UK DNO practices and standards and an understanding/appreciation of CDM regulations.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

Salary: £ Market competitive depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available, We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.