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Locations: England – Aldershot, Basingstoke, Melksham, Portsmouth, Reading, Swindon
Base Salary: circa £30,500 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
What will I do on the programme?
This year we have graduate opportunities within our Distribution business for those with a degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
You'll get to enjoy contributing to some exciting projects where you'll be at the forefront of developing, improving and maintaining our network. You'll be involved in projects and activities that help us ensure our network is not only running effectively, but also is considering innovative new technologies and efficient ways of providing energy to all customers.
The successful candidate will spend two years following a graduate programme that will develop the individual into an Electrical Engineering role. The programme offers the opportunity to spend time across the wider Distribution business, including Project Engineering, Operations, Project Delivery and Asset management.
You will bring enthusiasm and innovative thinking to problem solving and will develop a detailed understanding of the SSEN business and the technology needed to ensure it meets the ever-changing demands facing the UK’s energy infrastructure.
We offer our graduates experience and support they need to develop their careers towards professional accreditation. You will be allocated a mentor to coach you through your early career development and work with you to ensure you have the right opportunities to meet your personal development goals.
What do I need to join?
You’ll ideally have a minimum of a 2:2 BEng in an Electrical Engineering degree.
We'd love you to have practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the role, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.
You should have an interest in the energy sector and show alignment with SSE's core values. We also ask that you have a flexible approach to work locations and be genuinely committed to developing a career with us – as we are with you.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact graduates@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
