Senior Power System Engineer (The National HVDC Centre)

Base Location: The National HVDC Centre, Cumbernauld

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

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

The role

We are hiring a Senior Power System Engineer at The National HVDC Centre to lead an innovative project (LENS) modelling the GB power system in real-time to support HVDC development.

This leadership role involves managing project delivery, directing technical outputs, overseeing procurement of simulation resources, and leading an engineering team.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects; experience with large power system models or real-time simulation facilities is desirable but not essential. We offer a supportive environment for skill development.

You will

• Take charge of the LENS project as Senior Engineer, overseeing its engineering and commercial delivery, managing the project lifecycle and stakeholder engagement, ensuring technical excellence, and guiding a dedicated team of engineers.
• Shape the direction of the project and industry engagement with it by applying innovative thinking and drawing on international best practice, setting the direction for a project that is the first of its kind.
• Safeguard and manage power system models and intellectual property by establishing and maintaining effective processes for their protection and organisation.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers, reviewing their work and supporting their professional growth.
• Lead communication and collaboration with internal and external clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure the project's success.

You have

• Demonstratable leadership in managing and delivering complex, large-scale complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analysing large power system models and tools, including real-time simulation, as well as hardware-in-loop. However, if you are new to these technologies, rest assured that we offer a nurturing environment to help you develop and enhance your skills.
• Strong technical expertise in electricity transmission networks and related core elements.
• Skills in producing clear technical reports and effectively communicating complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Collaborating and mentoring skills, providing technical leadership and supporting professional growth within engineering teams.

Our focus on this role is for an engineer who can own and deliver an innovative project, if you do not meet all these requirements but are excited about the role we would love to hear from you.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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