We are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent engineer to join the SSEN Protection & Control (P&C) Team working across the Southern Distribution Network. As a P&C Engineer, you'll work with a passionate team on projects from 6.6kV to 132kV, taking designs from concept through construction and energisation. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions on time. You'll also engage in innovation, standardisation, technology assessments, and work with suppliers on new products and services. Join us now to help tackle Net Zero challenges and embrace opportunities from new technologies and services. You will:

• Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection (MC&P) Diagrams.
• Review Protection & Control (P&C) designs from third parties for 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV networks for SSEN.
• Specify P&C equipment such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
• Produce detailed designs, including AC/DC schematics, and carry out protection grading studies with relay file/settings creation.
• Review Commissioning Plans, attend panel meetings, and witness FAT and on-site commissioning as required.
  
  Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field is required.
• Proven experience working on Distribution Networks from 11kV to 132kV, ideally a UK Distribution Network.
• Background as a Protection & Control Design Engineer, including work at 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV.
• Proficient in protection relays, relay panels, CT & VT sizing, protection grading studies, and producing accurate AC/DC schematics.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical standards, CDM regulations, and a commitment to safety with experience in risk mitigation.
Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving license.

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + car/cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and well-being. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available, 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.