Senior Engineer - Power System Modelling

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, or Perth.

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

SSEN Transmission is central to the UK’s transition to net zero. Our network will play a key role in decarbonising the electricity system and powering the UK's net zero goal. With a £20bn investment programme over the next 10 years, we are rapidly growing to deliver Scotland’s largest ever electricity system investment.

As Senior Engineer – Power System Modelling, you will be a subject matter expert in power system modelling and analysis. You will be a senior member of the team responsible for the PowerFactory system, network models, and code repository. You will also develop processes and tools to support power system analysis across the business. This role will report to the Senior Manager - Power System Modelling in the Investment Planning Team.

Responsibilities of the Senior Engineer – Power Systems Modelling include:

- Network Modelling: Develop and implement processes for updating, quality control, and releasing the PowerFactory master network model, ensuring it meets the requirements of business stakeholders.

- Data Preparation & Governance: Oversee data exchange with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and Transmission Owners, in accordance with the System Operator Transmission Owner Code for the Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS). Coordinate model exchanges with internal and external stakeholders for system studies, such as boundary capability, customer connections, and fault levels.

- Power System Analysis Process Development: Create automated processes and tools for power system analysis in PowerFactory to improve efficiency and consistency in system studies within the Investment Planning Team. Utilise generative AI and machine learning to optimise these processes.

- Investment Planning Datasets & Dashboards: Lead the development of datasets and dashboards to provide data-driven insights for decision-making, based on the network models.

- Business Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to network modelling and analysis processes and systems, developing innovative solutions to enhance performance.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience in power system modelling and analysis for transmission or distribution networks using PowerFactory or similar software.

- An understanding of the technical requirements for studies related to transmission networks, such as network modelling, power flow, fault levels, voltage and thermal capability, transient stability, harmonics, and power quality.

- Proficiency in developing automation for power system analysis using Python APIs (e.g. load flow, contingency analysis, optimisation), along with experience in data processing, analysis, and visualisation using tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, or PowerBi.

- An interest or appreciation for learning software development best practices, including agile methodologies, version control, and CI/CD.

- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963.

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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