System Planning Engineer

Base Location: Reading

Salary: £69,105-£81,406 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

Join SSEN Distribution’s Distribution System Operations (DSO) team and help shape the future of energy.

We’re looking for a System Planning Engineer who’s passionate about delivering a smarter, fairer, and more sustainable electricity network. This is your opportunity to play a key role in enabling the transition to net zero by planning and developing innovative solutions across our distribution network from low voltage up to 132kV.

You will

• Conduct power system studies and network modelling to assess capacity, performance, and future needs.
• Develop investment plans and technical documentation outlining reinforcement strategies using both traditional and flexible solutions.
• Collaborate with design and delivery teams to ensure efficient, economic, and future-ready network development.
• Translate insights from innovation projects into actionable planning strategies.
• Speak directly with customers and other external stakeholders to understand their current and future energy needs, ensuring our plans reflect real-world demand
• Work closely with other DSO departments relating to forecasting and flexibility on the network. 

You have

• Minimum HNC educational qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with relevant industry experience, or engineering degree working towards Chartered Engineer.
• Fundamental knowledge of planning, design, operation, protection and control of electricity networks, and the interface with Transmission.
• Familiarity with regulatory and engineering standards (e.g. ENA recommendations P2, P28, G99, G5, Distribution Code).
• Experience using power system analysis software; PowerFactory and Python are advantageous.
• An interest and knowledge of data science, machine learning, AI, statistical analysis will also be an advantage

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 laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814 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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