💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Engineer - HVDC Systems - Convertors

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SSEN Transmission
📍 glasgow, scotland, United-Kingdom
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Location
glasgow, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 14, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Base Location

Flexible Scotland – this role requires a home location at an SSEN office or depot in Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary

£58,100 – £87,100 + car/car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of financial, wellbeing and family benefits.

Working Pattern

Permanent, Full Time – Flexible First options available.

The role

As a Principal Engineer you’ll provide technical leadership across multiple projects or portfolios, setting direction for HVDC converter equipment strategy, standards and long‑term engineering decisions. The role is broader in scope and influence, with accountability for technical governance, risk and consistency, while also shaping supplier strategy, driving innovation, representing the business externally and building capability across the wider engineering community.

Candidates who may not meet all requirements may also be considered for a Senior Engineer position....