System Planning & Investment Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Perth or Glasgow. Hybrid working with a split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance.

Salary: £48,000 - £65,000 + performance bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

Due to the continued growth of SSEN Transmission, we have several exciting opportunities for System Planning and Investment Engineers with interest in technical areas associated with network and strategic planning to join our ever-growing team. Undertaking power system planning for the integration of low carbon generation, flexible demand and other technologies onto the transmission system in North Scotland with a real opportunity to develop your career in power system analysis and strategic energy planning of modern electricity transmission networks.

Lack experience but are still interested?

If you have a background in power systems or at an earlier stage in in your career in electrical power systems and looking to move into a system planning and investment role, please do apply. We may be able to offer a role at a Trainee level with the opportunity to transition to an Engineer once the necessary experience has been gained. We would welcome applications from Post Graduates & PHD students who have completed or are about to complete their studies.

What is the Role?

The key duties & responsibilities will include:

- Undertake power system analysis including technical assessments of generator and demand customer connection applications.

- Preparation of technical reports, providing input into commercial reports, business cases and investment need cases.

- Assess the capability and technical compliance of the transmission network against a range of energy futures and viable operating conditions.

- Engage with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the business to aid in the creation of Area System strategic plans covering a range of energy futures to meet energy system needs for net zero.

- Support the development and detailed design of projects through the justification of investment cases and undertaking system studies to underpin these.

What do I need?

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

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

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

- Good knowledge of the electricity industry and UK energy policy, including interfaces with generator and demand customers, the regulator, the National Energy System Operator, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, other Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Operators.

- Desire to participate in and influence the changes required to industry frameworks needed to develop a network for net zero

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

- A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Physics or other STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses.

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.

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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