Protection Field Engineer

Base Location: Dundee, Perth, Sloy, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Salary: £49,004 - £72,592 + car / car allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible working options available

The role

As a Protection Field Engineer at SSEN Transmission, you'll be instrumental in achieving Net Zero. This hands-on role is key to expanding and updating our network, directly ensuring the exceptional reliability and resilience of our transmission system for all users.

Trainee applications for this role would be considered for this position.

You will

• Ensure the Transmission network operates to the highest reliability standards through technical management of connected protection and control systems.
• Help deliver the multi-million-pound capital delivery programme on our transmission network, including the commissioning of new protection assets.
• Support all aspects of field protection work, including commissioning, maintenance, outage management, contractor liaison, and budget management.
• Occasionally work away from your base location due to the diverse and sometimes remote locations of our plant and equipment.
• Participate in a paid out-of-hours standby rota due to the 24/7/365 operation of a high voltage Transmission network.

You have

• A qualification in a relevant electrical engineering subject (a minimum HNC level is desirable).
• Existing Senior Authorised Person (SAP)/High Voltage Switching authorisations or willingness to work towards holding this. Transmission voltages up to 400kV would be advantageous or working towards this.
• Previous experience and technical knowledge of power systems protection, including installation and commissioning of high voltage plant and apparatus up to 400kV.
• Strong understanding of reading and interpreting protection single line, schematic, and block diagrams.
• Experience in testing and fault-finding on secondary wiring and auxiliary equipment, including the application of logic and settings files on Protection Intelligent Electronic Devices.

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 owns and operates 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. We are 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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave are also available.

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 Andy at or call to discuss how we can support you.

We're committed to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and particularly 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 inform you if your application will be taken further. If offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before starting work.