System Planning and Investment Engineer

Base Location: Reading, Swindon or Portsmouth. You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of these locations.

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

A new opportunity has arisen for a System Planning and Investment Engineer to join our Portfolio Management Team.

The Portfolio Management Team act as custodian of the 132kV, 33kV, 11kV and LV Primary and distribution network and is responsible for the planning, development and investment in SSEN’s distribution networks in the South of England. The team's responsibilities include investment management of the network to meet growth in renewable generation and new demand and identifying project solutions to improve the health and performance of the network.

We're looking for System Planning Engineers to manage the CAPEX investment programme, ensuring our electricity network remains fully compliant with the technical and regulatory requirements of our licence.

You will:

• Hold a key role within the Electricity Networks business, ensuring that available funding is spent efficiently and effectively on investments.
• Work closely with a number of other teams in SSEN and contribute to the planning and development of the distribution networks in line with the company's licence obligations and the objectives set by the industry regulator in the Price Control Reviews.
• Gain experience of working with other industry bodies, such as the industry regulator OFGEM, the UK Transmission Operator National Grid, and Renewable Developers.

You have:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering, although a degree qualification is preferred.
• Experience of working on DNO Primary and/or Distribution networks. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with external customers and consultants, and with other internal departments within SSEN.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills and have good judgement in decision making under pressure with the ability to solve problems on a logical basis and then communicate proposals and associated reasoning.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience of using MS Office. It is desirable that you have previous experience in using SINCAL/PSSE and Enmac (Power On) or similar systems.

To obtain the higher salary you will have proven experience of 132 kV and above.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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