Principal Engineer Substations

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SSE - Scottish and Southern Energy

Write, maintain and own technical specifications and guidance notes required for substation design including FACTS/HVDC used on the Transmission network and interfaces to LV and MV systems and other auxiliary systems as well as substation earthing systems and review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learnt from projects and to include development of technology;
As part of the Technical Authority, review test plans to ensure that all technology and equipment selected is adequately tested, proven, validated and review proposed suppliers to confirm their suitability to be approved for use on the transmission network;
Provide Subject Matter Expert input to design reviews carried out by the Design Authority and provide specialist input where required and verify project proposals are fit for purpose and identify any scope changes required;
Provide technical guidance and advice to the Transmission business for new plant and replacement and to Operations regarding equipment capability or fault investigations of failed plant;
Represent SSEN Transmission at industry body events such as ENA, IEC or CIGRE working groups and attend conferences.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

A degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status;
Demonstrable experience in the design, specification and application of transmission voltage substations;
The ability and experience to technically assess issues and/or problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions and an in depth understanding of the technical requirements for design, planning, operation and development of the transmission network;
A detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of National Grid, British and European Standards alongside the capability and experience in writing technical specifications, guidance notes and work instructions for plant, equipment or substation design;
Experience in designing, manufacturing, testing, installation or maintenance of transmission voltage plant and equipment would also be advantageous.

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