Outage Planning Engineer

Base Location: Perth Inveralmond House

Salary: £54,952 - £72,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We’re seeking a highly motivated Outage Planning Engineer to join our Distribution Control Centre team at SHEPD. In this pivotal role, you’ll take charge of assessing and coordinating planned outages across the 11kV and 33kV distribution networks, while also managing the implications of transmission outages.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard system security and support the successful delivery of our annual outage programme. This role plays a key part in achieving our ambitious ED2 and ED3 price control objectives, involving both current-year and future-year outage planning.

You will

• Coordinate and oversee planned outages across the SHEPD network, ensuring all activities prioritise safety, maintain system security, and consider stakeholder impacts.
• Lead the outage planning process in line with internal procedures and policies.
• Clearly communicate outage risks and potential impacts to internal teams, external customers, and third-party stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Conduct network studies using PSSE, SINCAL, and PowerFactory to identify constraints and support contingency planning.
• Support strategic, long-term outage planning and collaborate with transmission operators to minimise disruption and optimise network performance.

You have

• A qualification of HNC or above in a relevant engineering discipline.
• A solid understanding of electrical networks ranging from 11kV to 275kV, including how they interact.
• An understanding of power systems engineering and operational safety rules.
• Excellent planning and time management abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively and lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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