Electrical Engineer - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Base Location: Keadby Power Station, Scunthorpe

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

SSE Thermal are recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team at Keadby Power Station. This role is critical in ensuring the safety, reliability, flexibility, and efficiency of plant operations, while contributing to both short- and long-term strategic planning.

As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in asset integrity management, proactive maintenance planning, and project delivery aligned with company and station strategies.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• Strategically managing the integrity of electrical assets across the station.
• Defining and implementing proactive maintenance plans, including resource planning, budgeting, and contractor oversight.
• Leading engineering projects from financial justification through to commissioning, ensuring alignment with SSE and station strategies.
• Maintaining and optimising plant performance with a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Providing technical support and maintain accurate engineering records in compliance with legal and company standards.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, with previous experience in power station maintenance.
• Extensive experience and understanding of power station electrical systems including HV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, generators, SFCs & associated protection systems.
• A strong understanding of SHE standards, NEBOSH certification would be advantageous
• Proficiency in Maximo and other relevant IT tools and financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability around challenging conventional thinking and implement innovative solutions.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We 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.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermalhelp keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

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 Pamela Hendry on pamela.hendry@sse.com or 01738 342002 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.