Transmission CAD Summer Placement

Start Date: 12 week placement, commencing June 2025

Base Locations: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, or Aberdeen

Salary: circa £23,422 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Working as part of our multi-disciplined teams, we have a range of opportunities for students to support projects across our Transmission business. We're at the forefront of some high-profile projects which are ensuring our transmission network is structurally sound, operating safely and efficiently and providing sustainable and reliable energy to all.

To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for candidates who can bring big ideas, new skills, and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

About the role

Our CAD team supports multi-disciplinary teams across the Transmission business. During your placement you will use your Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit software skills and BIM collaboration knowledge to support substation projects in the North of Scotland. Tasks will vary from creating & modifying 2D & 3D models, draughting drawings for planning and tender purposes, to supporting ongoing development of our internal digital collaboration practices. This is a very exciting time for our CAD team as we continue to grow our in-house capabilities to meet ambitious goals for the business.

What do I need?

We have opportunities for those studying HNC, HND or degrees inclusive of Computer Aided Draughting & Design/ Computer Aided Architectural Design & Technology/BIM

We'd love you to show your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSE and the prospect of a long-term future with us.

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining, and operating a network for net zero.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.

Before commencing employment with SSE, youll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.