Job Description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032. Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change. About the Role Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to Belfast or Dublin. Salary: Competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available The scope of work covers the whole project lifecycle and includes offshore wind farm electrical system design and operation, HVAC substations, export cable systems, inter-array cable systems, electrical power system studies, wind turbine electrical systems and grid code compliance. If you have experience in one or more of these areas, we are extremely keen to hear from you. Some of your main responsibilities will include: - Front-end electrical engineering design works. - Development of electrical contract documentation including management and preparation of substation, turbine, cable systems and electrical balance of plant contracts. - Coordinating project engineering works and ensuring correct technical specifications are prepared and applied to projects. - Writing, reviewing and updating technical specifications for electrical balance of plant equipment. - Reviewing external contractor's and consultant's specifications and documentation for the procurement of long lead plant items and contracts to ensure SSE's requirements are achieved. Your skills and experience: - We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with specialist knowledge gained from a background preferably working in a Renewables business. You will be a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Engineering Council or working towards this goal. You will have strong technical knowledge and experience of renewable electricity generation including technical knowledge of wind power systems and their operation. - As an experienced engineer, you will have working knowledge of appropriate engineering legislation and industry good practice. You will have excellent report writing skills and an understanding of effective organisation capabilities to deliver quality work to the agreed timescales. You will have a strong understanding of commercial awareness in order to understand implications of engineering activities and decisions. - You will pride yourself on your excellent organisational skills and ability to deliver the highest quality of work within the necessary timescales. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at various managerial levels within the business where you will be part of a large electrical engineering team within the SSE Renewables Offshore business. - Although flexible on base location, you will be required to travel as and when is required by the work being undertaken, sometimes to remote locations. A full UK driving license is essential. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.