Modelling and Analysis Engineer

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth.

Salary: £49,004 to £57,728 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

We are seeking a Modelling and Analysis Engineer to join our control support team to provide guidance and support to the 24/7 real-time Transmission control room, support the Transmission outage planning team, and help ensure and maintain system readiness and resilience.

You will help ensure safe operation of the northern Scotland network and support the control room with modelling and analysis of strategic projects and new connections, including HVDC systems, FACTS devices, and offshore windfarms.

Lack experience but are still interested?

If you have an academic background in power systems or are at an earlier stage in in your career in electrical power systems and looking to move into a modelling and analysis role, please do apply.

We are also open to experienced engineers who would be looking to apply transferable skills to a new industry. We would welcome applications from postgraduate and PhD students who have completed or are about to complete their studies.

You will

- Support control teams with power system modelling and analysis, maintain real-time analysis tools, and assist with long-term and operational resilience planning studies.

- Maintain the real time operational power system model ensuring that all network changes are accurately modelled and incorporated not the system model.

- Work with our simulator environment to support out technical training team to run simulated scenarios for training and development of our teams.

- Control Room Support and Guidance – Provide support across the control room functions where modelling and simulation skills are required.

- Utilise Monitoring and Control Systems – Utilise control room tools and software such as SCADA to help extract data to support operation of the network and our reporting obligations.

 You have

- A minimum of an HNC qualification in Engineering, Physics, or another STEM discipline. At least some knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related network operation and design standards and practices.

- Some familiarity with power system analysis software, such as PSSE, PSCAD or Power Factory or similar would be preferred. Knowledge of the Python scripting language would also be advantageous.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured technical reports and use your knowledge and communication skills to engage with senior engineers.

- Ability to analyse and solve problems through logical analysis and in collaboration with others within a real time control environment.

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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