Location: Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth, Dundee, Glasgow, Cumbernauld, Caithness, Lerwick
Salary: £19,100 per annum pro rata
Working as part of our multi-disciplined teams, we have a range of opportunities for students to support projects across our Transmission business. We’re at the forefront of some really high profile projects which are ensuring our transmission network is structurally sound, operating safely and efficiently and providing sustainable and reliable energy to all.
To reach net zero by 2050, we’re looking for candidates who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
What is the role?
We have roles where you will assist in developing investment and value management processes, models and documents and producing multi-year prioritised investment and delivery plans.
What do I need?
We have opportunities for those studying engineering, business or economics degrees and who will be entering their penultimate or final year of study in Autumn 2022. or those who have already graduated.
Project Engineering – Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen – open to those studying electrical, mechanical or civil engineering.
HVDC – Inverness or Cumbernauld – Ad hoc support to HVDC Engineers during design review process, management of the document tracker system, organising meetings, taking minutes of meetings and issuing for approval, etc. Open to those studying electrical or mechanical engineering (cables).
Asset Management – Inverness or Perth – We have roles where you will assist in developing investment and value management processes, models and documents and producing multi-year prioritised investment and delivery plans. You’ll need an analytical approach and a passion for finding value in data. It’s important that you are flexible, self motivated and confident in your decision making. Open to those studying electrical engineering, business or economics.
Offshore – Caithness, Inverness, Lerwick – Positions will be available working on the Shetland HVDC project and we can offer project/construction management experience. Positions will be either site based, or require frequent travel to construction sites and as such candidates should possess a CSCS card and be willing and able to travel across north of Scotland and Shetland. Open to those studying civil or electrical engineering or construction management.
Operations – Dundee – on the drive to Net Zero, there are many facets on the SSEN – Transmission network that require care and constant attention. Working from our Dundee office, we are looking for a driven and analytical candidate. Working with colleagues throughout the business, where travel may be necessary, we will offer you the opportunity to enhance your skills whilst learning about the operations of one of the more innovative transmission networks. Your contribution to our team will be vital to ensure systems and processes are aligned with SSEN – Transmission’s drive to net zero.
We’d love you to have some practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You’ll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSE and the prospect of a long term future with us.
About our Business
owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK’s greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.
What’s 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
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online. The deadline to submit your application is Sunday, 27th March.