Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to Reading, Portsmouth, or Poole.

Salary: up to £68,098 depending on skills and experience + car/cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

About us

The Technical Services Team are responsible for design and delivery of SCADA, Protection and Control Systems that enables SSE Network Management Centres (NMC) to manage its extensive Electricity Distribution Network. To ensure the continued success of the department, we are looking to recruit a Real Time Systems Design and Delivery Engineer.

About the Role

Real Time Systems Design and delivery (RTSD) Engineer, reporting to the lead RTSD Engineer, will play a pivotal role in interpreting business and customer requirements to turn them into technical solutions and manage deliverables.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Undertake full solution design of SCADA field systems, telecommunication and other auxiliary systems for primary and secondary electrical distribution assets.
• Acting as designated contact for internal and external stakeholders for design reviews and subject matter consultations to ensure standards, business compliance and technical requirements are adhered.
• Support procurement, delivery, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Provide training and mentorship for team members and contracting partners on technology, project execution, work processes and procedures.
• Supporting the process of transformation from concept throughout to the business-as-usual adoption of technologies and systems as part of the journey towards reaching overall business goals.

Managing multiple concurrent tasks of various dimensions will be an integral part of this role and therefore creativity, problem solving, work prioritising and time management are essential aspects of this role.

This position will offer many opportunities for skills development and to participate in specialised training programmes.

Your Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role, you will hold a degree (or be suitably qualified with strong experience) in Computing, Science, Electronics or Engineering. Due to the technical nature of the role, previous experience in a similar context is preferred.

• You'll have working experience in Substation Control Systems, Distribution Grid Automation, Tele- protection systems, RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, Operational Technology Networks and will demonstrate competency in most common Serial/TCP based electrical utility SCADA protocols and standards. Familiarity with various telecoms services and telemetry systems will be a definite advantage.
• Further to the technical requirements, you will be safety focussed with excellent written and verbal communication skills; you should be comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
• You will have the ability to adapt with changing business requirements and priorities, be self-disciplined with excellent organisational skills, capable of working on your own initiative and to deadlines within a proactive and supportive environment.

The role will be office based; however, there will be the need for regular travel to substations, sites, supplier locations and other SSE offices as required so a full UK driving license is essential.

About the business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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 submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact stacey.watson@sse.com / 01738 342529.

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.

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