Distribution Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme
- Employer
- SSE
- Location
- Aberdeen, Scotland / Scotland, Glasgow / England, Berkshire, Reading
- Salary
- Up to £33500 per annum
- Closing date
- 11 Nov 2024
- Reference
- 550596
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- Discipline
- Civil & Structural, Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, Project Engineering
- Sector
- Power, Renewables
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
Locations: Aberdeen, Arbroath, Dundee, Dunoon, Perth, Oban, Glasgow, Reading or Portsmouth
Base Salary: circa £33,500 + a range of other benefits
Degree Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Electrical Design Engineer - Portsmouth or Reading
As a CMI Designer you will be working as part of our project refinement team responsible for a portfolio of work. You'll be required to complete site visits across SSEN's South Distribution Network, liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the scheme you are working on is fully compliant and feasible for delivery.
The CMI Design and consents team are responsible for the refinement stage of a £60m portfolio, ensuring the works our internal construction teams and contractors complete are fully compliant and deliverable. This team are also responsible for securing consent and easement on any alterations or new works we complete along with any wayleave terminations.
Electrical Engineer - Reading, Glasgow, Perth
Working with Large Capital Delivery will give graduates first hand experience in all aspects of project management as we develop and design projects from initial concept through to feasibility, before taking the projects into the delivery phase. From here the detailed design activities and land consenting are undertaken, all before the construction phase commences and experience in contract management will be obtained, as all our projects are delivered by our contract partners. The role will provide great opportunities to witness our construction activities on site, where a greater understanding of Safety, Health and Environment Management will be available, as we work closely with our contract partners to ensure all our activities are completed in line to safety and quality standards.
Design Engineer - Aberdeen or Perth
As a Design Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for the technical development and refinement of capital and connections projects for our distribution network. This will be from feasibility through to approved for construction stage, using a suite of engineering standards. Project designs relate to underground cable, overhead line and substations up to 33kV. Our project portfolio includes CAPEX network refurbishment, reinforcement, automation and plant replacement along with customer connections including demand and distributed generation.
Capital Project Engineer - Perth, Oban, Arbroath, Dundee or Dunoon
As a Capital Project Engineer you will contribute to the development of detailed programmes of work and overall work package. You will have a key role in planning resources, initiating the execution of work and will prioritise working parties whilst responding to changing conditions and requirements.
Control Room Engineer - Perth
Working for the Distribution Control Centre at SSE is one of the most unique experiences you can get in the electrical industry. Being a Control Engineer will allow you to alter the network as required for all planned works and faults that happen daily, at the click of a button we can restore supplies to thousands of customers. Being responsible for sites of critical national infrastructure needs to be planned carefully so we also have some critical teams to help plan outages and ensure all commissioning of equipment does exactly what we need it to do. With a state-of-the-art control centre being developed we will have scope to expand and continue to develop new technologies to help us restore customers faster and manage the network more efficiently than ever before.
Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria includes 5 years UK residency.
DSO Engineer - Modelling & Reporting Team Glasgow/Perth/Aberdeen/Inverness
Within the Distribution Systems Operations directorate in SSEN Distribution, our Modelling and Reporting team has the specialist technical capability and experience to undertake the system studies required to identify constraints on the current and future network, and maintain the models, processes and systems required to deliver exceptional customer journeys for system data. The team also ensures that safety, security of supply and performance of the network is maintained in accordance with statutory, regulatory and licence requirements in the most economic, efficient and co-ordinated manner.
We can offer you a structured and challenging development programme where you'll have the support of the Graduate Programme Manager and a business mentor to assist you in reaching your full potential within SSEN Distribution. Our programme is accredited by the IET, ICE and IMechE and offers a route to Professional Registration (Chartered or Incorporated Engineer).
Graduate Investment Planning Engineer (Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth)
Investment Planning plays a pivotal role in all things CAPEX for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). We play a pivotal role in ensuring a resilient and sustainable network that meets the increased demands anticipated over the current ED2 price control and beyond, while paving the way towards Net Zero.
We will expect the graduate to carry out multiple 3-month placements in the different parts of the business that form part of the project life cycle, these would typically consist of:
- Initial Placement with Investment Planning
- Inspection & Maintenance
- Design
- Delivery
Following the first year, you will rejoin Investment Planning and will carry out two sub placements within Investment Planning, these will be in the Inspection and Maintenance Investment planning team and then within the Long Term Strategic Investment Team.
Following your final placement, you will re-join Investment Planning as a full time Investment Planner.
What do I need to join?
Youll have a minimum of a 2:2 in the desired degree discipline listed above.
Whats 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.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
Due to immigration rule changes to the Skilled Worker route in April 2024, this role falls below the minimum salary threshold/new entrant level for the relevant SOC code and therefore does not meet the requirements to allow for sponsorship.
Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment.
Company
We are driven by our purpose: to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.
We are a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.
We develop, own and operate low carbon infrastructure to support the zero-carbon transition. This includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation, alongside providing energy products and services for businesses, and we have interests across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland.
Our twin focus of practicality and inspiration is a strategy that has seen us through more than 70 years.
We are UK listed, employing 10,000 talented and skilled people and are real Living Wage and Fair Tax Mark accredited.
Because we’re SSE, and we’re for a better world of energy – for everyone.
Website: careers.sse.com
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