Overview
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 and wider research and innovation guidance.
Base Location
Flexible Scotland. The base location should be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary
£58,100 – £87,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We\'re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world\'s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that\'s not all – we\'re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Flexible benefits
Flexible benefits to fit your life — enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits include 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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Prospect
We are an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on the contact details below to discuss how we can support you.
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.
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📌 Senior Cable Assurance Engineer
🏢 SSE
📍 Perth