Total 6 engineering job vacancies in Aberdeen, AB10 7AQ

Engineering Summer Placements 2025 Transmission

Start Date: 12 weeks commencing June 2025

Base Locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Cumbernauld, Inverness, and Perth

Salary: circa £23,422 per annum (pro-rata) and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:  Fixed Term | Full Time | Flexible First  options available

Degree Disciplines: Electrical Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geosciences, Construction Management or Logistics Management.

What is the Role?

Our Transmission Engineering summer placements provides real hands-on experience through a 12 week placement in one of our engineering based teams. Throughout the placement, you will have the support of a business mentor and buddy, who will provide guidance and support to enable you to reach your full potential.

About our Teams

HVDC Centre: We are looking for Electrical Power Engineering students to support the power system studies to de-risk the deployment of High Voltage Direct Current transmission technologies to deliver our net-zero targets. Over the next decade, the electricity transmission network that we operate will be dramatically reshaped by HVDC to integrate massive offshore wind power to achieve net-zero. Our team of power system experts are key to enabling and de-risking this journey. We are seeking students studying electrical power engineering. This team are based in Cumbernauld.

Project Engineering: A core technical department within SSEN Transmission. Our summer placement programme will provide you with experience of working at the centre of the transition to Net Zero. You will receive training to work on multimillion pound infrastructure projects covering innovations that will allow us to meet these technological challenges. We are looking for students studying electrical, mechanical or civil engineering. This team are based in Inverness, Perth or Glasgow.

HVDC Engineering: With new renewable energy projects in the North of Scotland needing to be connected to the National Grid and the electricity transported large distances from areas of Generation to areas of Demand, HVDC is the most efficient way to do this. Our HVDC Engineering team is central to these projects and we are at the cutting edge of new HVDC Voltage Source Converter technology, having recently commissioned the Shetland HVDC Link, which completed the Caithness-Moray-Shetland HVDC project, the first Multi-terminal HVDC VSC scheme in the world outside of China. With significant projects to work on in the North of Scotland, including work on our Eastern Green Link projects (planned HVDC links from the East coast of Scotland to Northeast England) as well as a number of embedded links within SSEN Transmissions own Network in the North of Scotland, we are aiming to connect up to 10GW of renewable energy in the North of Scotland to the National Grid. This team are based in Inverness, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Perth.

Marine Engineering: A relatively new function within SSEN Transmission, established just over 2 years ago, to be ready, and indeed be a major part of the "Net Zero" race in the UK. We have an increasing portfolio of substantial Marine Installation projects for at least the next 10 years, including the installation of critical national infrastructure and its on-going protection. The team is building the capacity for "best in class" offshore cable installation projects, putting a team together to manage all aspects of marine delivery, Safety, Logistics, Vessel Assurance, and Survey support throughout the lifetime of the marine infrastructures lifespan. We are looking for students studying geosciences, construction management or logistics management. This team are based in Aberdeen or Glasgow.

What do I need to join?

Our opportunities are open to students who are in their 2nd year of their degree onwards and will graduate between 2026 and 2028.

We would love you to have some practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team.

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 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, youll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Job Summary

Robert Gordon University is an innovative, inclusive, impactful & professionally-focused institution focused on demand-led teaching & research. Ranked Scottish University of the Year (Times & Sunday Times Good University Awards (2021)), Top modern university (Complete University Guide), we also have an impressive array of other awards, including Gold Rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

RGU's modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant & prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. This one of the most impressive university campuses you'll find anywhere in the world, with first-class educational infrastructure & outstanding sporting & leisure facilities set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee.

Transforming today's technology for tomorrow's world - that's the ethos at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering and Technology. We combine a wide range of expertise in Engineering with purpose-built facilities & strong commercial links. We work closely with local, national & international companies to ensure that we continue to provide professional learning that meets the demands of employers. The result is an impressive suite of degree programmes at all levels.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious CCUS Engineer to fast-track their career development as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate, utilising skills in fluid flow, geochemical reactions, and geomechanical failure at pore scale with a specific focus on complex multi-physics modelling. The successful candidate will undertake a 36-month collaborative project between North Sea Well Engineering Limited (Norwell) https://www.norwellengineering.com/ and Robert Gordon University (School of Computing, Engineering and Technology), jointly funded by Innovate UK and Norwell. The post will be based at the company’s offices in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. As a CCUS Engineer, your responsibility will be to develop novel frameworks and models for assessing the risk of corrosion and CO2 leakage during injection and storage of CO2 in abandoned legacy wells. A multi-physics modelling approach will be employed, that accounts for geology, geochemistry, geomechanics and fluid flow, validated with experimental laboratory investigations. To further inform this multi-physics approach, the candidate will employ ab initio quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics methods using software on a dedicated cluster or supercomputer.

Norwell Engineering is part of the Elemental Energies group, a global well engineering and subsurface consultancy. Norwell provides cutting edge solutions to complex CCUS problems and geothermal energy developments, well engineering challenges associated with decommissioning and general well engineering services.

You will receive extensive practical and formal training, gain marketable skills, broaden their knowledge and expertise within an industrially relevant project, and gain valuable experience from industrial and academic mentors. The KTP Associate will also benefit from a Personal Development Budget of £6,000.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

We would particularly welcome applications from women as they are under-represented in this area of our workforce.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities, all set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. More information can be found on our relocation pages

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules. For KTP’s we will also consider eligibility under the Global Talent Visa route.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO: Mr Nick Low / Dr Gbenga Oluyemi

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No Supervisory Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POST: To take the lead role in developing a software tool for evaluating well integrity and CO2 leakage risks of CCUS projects to enable long-term storage of CO2 in abandoned legacy wells

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Deliver the project objectives as detailed in the KTP project workplan.
• Take a leading role in identifying, assessing and addressing project risks and challenges on an ongoing basis to ensure successful completion of the project
• Collaborate with the supervisory teams in the University and company partners to write and publish technical papers based on the project outcomes
• Maintain an up-to-date project plan and provide regular progress reports.
• Organise project technical and progress meetings
• Deliver presentations to immediate project team members and other stakeholders.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the University and company partners
• Contribute to embedding the project outcomes in teaching and learning of related engineering subjects in the University
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University research profile through publications, collaborations and community engagement

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Must hold a 2.1/Merit MSc/MEng/MPhys in Oil and Gas Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Mathematical Science

Knowledge and skills

Good knowledge of chemical and physical principles that underpin CO2 storage in subsurface formation including fluid flow, geochemical reactions, and geomechanical failure at pore scale.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, to allow effective communication with a range of individuals from technical, academic, and business backgrounds.

Teamwork and flexibility.

Innovative, driven and willing to learn new skills.

Experience

Academic or industrial experience in CCUS or Oil and Gas.

Experience of developing software products or tools.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

A PhD in Oil and Gas Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Mathematical Science

Knowledge

General Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) values and behaviour.

Experience

Project management experience.

Change management experience.

Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHS) supports the North Sea Oil & Gas sector with flight transfers and an Offshore Search & Rescue cover. This Modern Apprenticeship will take the form of both classroom and Aircraft Maintenance Environment Training (AMET) practical elements, divided between, Perth College, Air Service Training and OHS’s main base, in Aberdeen. This will be a structured 4-year programme completing Modules at B1.3 Level, which will require a high degree of study and dedication. Upon successful completion you will qualify for a UK Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.

Accommodation will be provided for periods spent at Perth College and Air Service Training.

It is anticipated that the Apprentice Training Scheme commences on, Wednesday 31st July, you would be required to join OHS on Monday 29th July for induction and pre-course preparation.

As an apprentice you can make your mark within the UK’s most dynamic engineering support organisation and realise your potential. You’ll be challenged to achieve from day one but will have the help and support of our experienced and skilled teams.

Essential Criteria for applications:

At least 5 National Qualifications with a minimum of Nat 5 in English, Maths and Physics or SCQF/English Equivalent

The ideal candidate will also have:

· A keen interest in aviation and show aptitude in technology and engineering

· Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

· A problem solver who can also demonstrate attention to detail

· Enthusiasm for fixing and maintaining electronic or mechanical equipment (e.g.cycles/cars)

· Be physically fit and be able to pass a colour vision test and medical assessment

· Eligible to live and work in UK

Apprentice national wage rates will apply.

To apply, please send an email with a CV and a cover letter which includes a personal statement on how you meet the criteria for the role.

Closing Date Friday 21st June 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

CACI is seeking a PNT Hardware Engineer for our Aberdeen Proving Team. As a team member of the team, you will get to support research and engineering efforts of C5ISR PM PNT solutions.  You will also get to participate in reverse engineering, prototyping, system demonstrations, and proof of concepts for systems to help the Army and other DoD entities.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Design and implement testing of RF components and other hardware portions of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Systems
• Integrate SIGINT solutions into CMOSS, VICTORY, and SOSA aligned frameworks
• Plan, conduct, and generate reports of equipment testing in both lab and field environments
• Help the Army define and implement CMOSS/VICTORY/SOSA standards and solutions for the intelligence community
• Responsible for equipment configuration and fabrication

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Math, Physics or related field from an accredited university
• 8 years’ overall experience participating in SIGINT, RF operations, and hardware engineering disciplines
• Familiar with CMOSS, VICTORY, and SOSA standards
• TS/SCI and able to obtain a CI Poly

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics
• Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs
• Self-starter with good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Current 8750 Level 2 Certification

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To provide effective leadership of the Teledyne Marine Aberdeen engineering team and development projects.  Coordinating and taking the lead for projects and non-project team activities as well as other management tasks as allocated to you.  

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide supervision to engineers to include day to day workload and planning.
•    Research and evaluate new technologies.
•    Assist R&D Director as well as Product owners with strategic direction for new products & technologies.
•    Project manage development projects
•    Product architecture and systems-level design and integration.
•    Support project teams to solve problems and implement solutions.
•    Identify areas for improvement in existing designs and implement effective enhancements.
•    Provide technical support and guidance to Engineering Service, Operations, Sales, and Business Development functions.
•    Provide technical input to non-standard proposals, and funded development projects.
•    Manage and provide guidance on issues relating to Intellectual Property.
•    Provide line management, training and mentoring to technical staff.
•    Ensure that new products are compliant to the relevent industry standards.
•    Product import/export classification.
•    Provide technical guidance and support to team members

Qualifications, Experience:
•    Degree in engineering related subject.
•    Previous experience of working in a development department.
•    Project and technical management experience and possible line management experience 

Behavioural Competencies
•    Able to lead and motivate teams.
•    Effective team member – works well with others.
•    Effective communicator.
•    Takes ownership and responsibility to make things happen.
•    Interested and engaged with new technologies and industry challenges.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

. ​