Connections Designer

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Aberdeen, Perth, Inverness, Oban and Dundee.

Salary: £50,964 - £60,899 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We are seeking a Connections Designer to join our Commercial team in Scotland at an exciting time for the business. As we adapt to evolving licence obligations, increasing competition and support the transition to a low-carbon future, this role will play an important part in delivering connections for our customers.

The SSEN Distribution Commercial and Connections teams are the first point of contact for customers looking to secure a new electricity connection, increase the capacity of an existing supply, connect generation or relocate electrical equipment serving their property.

You will

• Provide customers with designs and quotations for both import and export connections to our network.
• Design connections up to 5MVA that will connect to the LV/11kV/33kV network.
• Model and analyse the LV network to accommodate points of connection for demand and generation.
• Ensure all our designs are compliant with all appropriate rules and regulations in place, as well as meeting all engineering specifications and financial targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

You have

• A strong commitment to safety, with the ability to ensure our safety values are at the forefront of all work activities and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• A strong working knowledge of low and high voltage distribution and power systems networks, with the ability to produce safe and effective designs.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new IT systems and technologies.
• Relevant electrical qualifications, such as an HNC, and ideally previous experience within a power systems environment.

You must hold a valid UK driving licence.

About SSE

SSE’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.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact ***email_hidden*** / View phone number on uk.workus.org to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready 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 to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.