Assistant Project Substation Engineer

The Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have an exciting opportunity for an HV Primary Plant Assistant Engineer to join our multi-disciplined Project Engineering team to help develop and deliver innovative solutions to high voltage electrical substation projects, helping to unlock the renewable generation potential in the North of Scotland and contributing towards the UK's Net-Zero targets.

You Will

• Assist HV Primary Plant Project Engineers, Senior HV Primary Plant Project Engineers, and Engineering Managers at any stage of the project development and delivery.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and projects, delivering them professionally and within deadlines.
• Proactively pursue training to build interpersonal and technical skills needed for a Primary Project Engineer role.
• Engage with colleagues and stakeholders, representing yourself and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] professionally and upholding [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s values.
• Be willing and able to travel and work away from home across the UK and elsewhere, adapting to project needs.
• Implement safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled.

You Have

• A degree (BEng) or higher national diploma (HND) in electrical engineering, or progressing towards these qualifications, with some relevant work experience or placement preferred.
• Good communication, time-management, and organisational skills, with willingness to learn and develop further.
• A positive and proactive attitude towards supporting project delivery, with guidance, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the engineering team’s success.
• Enthusiasm to develop communication skills and a diligent approach to work, with the ability to prioritise tasks under supervision in a dynamic environment.
• Basic problem-solving skills and the confidence to seek support when identifying and escalating critical issues to senior project team members.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy 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 energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Benefits

• 34 days of annual leave with option to purchase up to 10 days
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Sharesave Scheme
• Private healthcare discounts
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Generous family entitlements
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets

How to Apply

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date. If you're offered a role with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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