TRAINEE ENGINEER

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Dundee or Argyll
Salary: Circa £24,580 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the trainee engineer programme is circa £33,000 per annum.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Start Date: August 2026
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 some of the best engineers in the industry. From day one, you’ll get involved in exciting projects that are shaping the future of energy and helping us deliver Net Zero.
When you’re not studying, you’ll be on placements across our Transmission business. That 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 in confidence and skills, you’ll take on more responsibility, including managing jobs, safety processes, and even supervising others. By the final year, you’ll be ready to step into a professional role within SSE Transmission.

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