Trainee Engineer, SSE - Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Dundee or Argyll

Trainee Engineer, SSE - Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Dundee or Argyll

Join to apply for the Trainee Engineer, SSE - Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Dundee or Argyll role at DYW Moray.

To make it easier for young people in Moray to find opportunities, we have listed a variety of jobs that are currently available. We are recruiting to the following role :

Trainee Engineer, SSE - Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Dundee or Argyll

Salary range £24,580 per annum

Duration Permanent - Full Time

Working hours N / A

Location Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Dundee or Argyll

Closing Date October 19 2025

Our Trainee Engineer Programme lasts three years and blends academic study with hands-on, real-world experience. You'll work towards a HNC and Diploma in Higher Education in Energy Engineering, while also learning on-site alongside SSE engineers. From day one, you'll get involved in projects that shape the future of energy and help us deliver Net Zero.

When you're not studying, you'll be on placements across our Transmission business. This could mean working on-site in the field, learning from experienced SSE engineers and craftspeople, or developing key skills such as Low Voltage and High Voltage Switching – vital for keeping the electricity network safe and reliable.

As you grow, you'll take on more responsibility, including managing jobs, safety processes, and supervising others. By the final year, you'll be ready to step into a professional role within SSE Transmission.

Your Future Career

Skills

Once qualified, you'll have the chance to build your career in several areas of Transmission. These could include :

• Control Centre Engineer – working at the heart of our Transmission Network Control Centre, keeping the system safe, resilient, and ready for the future.
• Maintenance Engineer – helping to keep the network secure and reliable.
• Operational Engineer – ensuring safe and effective running of our network day-to-day.
• Project Design Engineer – shaping and delivering projects that build the Net Zero network of tomorrow.

The programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence and experience to become an Engineer of the future.

What We're Looking For

We'd love you to be :

For entrance onto the educational aspect of our programme it's important that you have, or expect to achieve, the below qualifications prior to starting the programme in August 2026 :

Please note : applicants with HNC, HND, DipHE, or an Engineering-related degree cannot be considered for this programme.

We encourage all candidates to complete the four-stage recruitment process before applying. Apply online.

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