System Planning Engineer

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

Salary: £50,100 - £65,000 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for an Engineer to join our Network Policy team within our Strategic Energy Planning department.

Your work delivered within this role will contribute to strategies, investments and external positioning, in areas including north of Scotland, future network planning policy, long term network development and the next price control.

You will

- Research and communication of the energy network policy landscape and industry benchmarking to help decision-makers in the networks business optimise performance, investment decisions and strategic decisions.

- Undertake power system analysis including technical assessments of generation, flexible resources and demand to help determine future study approaches and document these outcomes

- Work with a broad cross-section of stakeholders in the Networks directorate, wider Networks business including development, engineering, customer experience, finance, regulation and corporate affairs, and external parties such as NESO and other TOs at all levels to provide comment/ opinion and share information.

- Employ numerate skills, curiosity, commitment, a good work discipline and willingness to learn. You will become data and system experts, problem solvers, critical thinkers, future strategists, analytical communicators and team-focused collaborators.

- Have enthusiasm for energy and engineering with a passion for innovative ideas that will help to transform the energy industry

You have

- Working knowledge of electrical theory and experience in using power system analysis tools such as, Power Factory or similar. 

- Ability to write clear and well-structured technical reports and network requirements and provide focused information for senior management. 

- Experience in power system analysis, design and planning, ideally within electricity transmission. 

- The ability to work with people from a range of disciplines in the organisation, out with your own area of expertise coupled with good communication and presentation skills to discuss technical and code information.

- The ability to prioritise, plan and organise whilst challenging and questioning if anything is unclear.

- An understanding of the electricity network industry and the Government’s policies towards Net Zero would be advantageous

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