HVDC Project Engineer - Control and Protection

HVDC Project Engineer - Control and Protection

• Job Number: 559167
• Closing at: Aug 12 2026 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, Perth

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

As part of SSEN Transmission Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we’re recruiting a Control and Protection Engineer to join our Offshore Project Engineering team to help drive forward our HVDC projects. We're looking for someone who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us grow our teams to successfully deliver a network for Net Zero.

You will

- Provide HVDC and AC Substation protection and control technical support on projects for the resolution of technical issues.

- Contribute to the definition and verification of the basis of project design and scope, as well as confirming the design during construction, installation and commissioning.

- Review third party contractor/consultant detailed designs, witness FAT’s and provide support for field teams to ensure quality of installations. You’ll also evaluate tenders and manage specialist obtained services from consultants.

- Work with Engineers within their specialist remit, using your technical ability to support other HVDC and AC projects through review of key issues.

- Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations.

You have

- A BEng/BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.

- Proven technical ability from key roles in AC or HVDC protection and control, including OEM experience.

- Demonstrable technical skills in AC or HVDC protection and control specification and scheme design. Knowledge in HVDC commissioning and engineering is considered a plus but not essential.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Develop and mentor junior engineers to build technical excellence across the team and business.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 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 Hannah on / 01738 341147 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.

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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