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This is an exciting opportunity to drive projects forward and bring fresh thinking to support delivery of a network for Net Zero, while developing experience and progressing toward a Project Engineer role.\nYou will\n- Provide electrical engineering support to the project(s), undertaking reviews of relevant supplier documentation and engaging with the supplier(s) as required\n- Provide site support during the construction phase, including site supervision, resolving technical queries, identifying non-conformances/quality issues and closing out actions.\n- Support the electrical engineering team to resolve technical issues and undertake engineering governace\n- Apply CDM Regulations in your role as a Designer, supporting safe and buildable solutions and develop scopes of work and detailed specifications.\nYou have\n- A degree in Electrical Engineering (or an equivalent qualification) with relevant technical experience across client, consultant, or contractor environments in the UK construction industry.\n- Previous Electrical Project Engineering experience - HVDC/Power specific preferred but other transferable experience considered\n- Sound knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and CDM Regulations, with a proactive approach to safe, practical and buildable design.\n- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within project teams.\n- Understanding of multi-disciplinary team working, with a willingness to learn from and collaborate across different engineering disciplines.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nWe do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.\nOur investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.\nSSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. 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