Telecoms Design Engineer

Telecoms Design Engineer

Base

Location:

Flexible Scotland – base "home" location must be one of SSEN offices or depots around Scotland (Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness).

Salary: £42,600‑£64,000 + car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, Flexible First options available.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Telecoms Design Engineer to join our high‑performing Networks team and assist in reaching our Net Zero goal.

• Develop project requirements into solutions deployable within our Transmission network.
• Take responsibility for design, commissioning and operational support, seeing the full project life cycle.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in your technology field, providing technical support, guidance and implementation, becoming a trusted advisor to internal colleagues.
• Work with internal stakeholders – other business units, engineering departments, project managers and designers – to determine project scope and detailed requirements.

• A degree in Telecommunications Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Knowledge of SDH, PDH, IP networks Layer 2 & 3, Microwave Radio & PMR/DMR UHF.
• Knowledge of fibre systems including fibre characteristics, electrical utility fibre, ground deploy, third‑party, Openreach OSA & EAD product sets.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, ability to write clear technical documentation.
• Ability to prioritise workload in an organised and methodical manner to meet targets and deadlines.

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We invest around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, transporting energy where it is needed and upgrading the grid for cleaner, homegrown energy and net zero.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits: free online GP and 24/7 counselling. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike via Cycle to Work. Family entitlements: maternity, adoption pay, paternity leave.

SSE will make reasonable adjustments to support your application and experience. Contact Andy ( / 01738 275370) to discuss support.

Apply online only. We will contact you after the closing date if your application is progressing. Successful offers require a criminality check and credit check before starting.