Base Location: Perth or Glasgow (Scotland), 50% office.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + annual bonus + benefits.
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible. First working options available.
The role
SSEN Transmission seeks a System Performance Engineer to conduct power system studies supporting the integration of low‑carbon generation and related technologies onto the northern Scottish transmission system. The System Performance team provides advanced simulation capabilities, including large‑scale EMT modelling using PSCAD on dedicated high‑performance computing hardware.
You will
* Undertake detailed simulation studies to support the connection of renewable generation, FACTS devices, HVDC links, and railway feeder stations.
* Help deliver innovation projects ensuring that our business is at the forefront of new developments in system modelling and monitoring.
* Support the operation of our network by analysing events and disturbances.
* Represent SSEN Transmission in external meetings and industry workgroups.
You have
* Experience in power system analysis, design and planning, ideally within the transmission area, with knowledge of industry and technical standards.
* Strong understanding of power system modelling and analysis, with extensive experience in at least three of: load flow and short‑circuit calculations, dynamic RMS simulation, power quality and system monitoring, EMT simulation for transients, EMT simulation for control interaction studies, and automation scripting.
* Experience with industry‑standard analysis tools such as PSS/E, Power Factory, PSCAD, and Matlab/Simulink. Knowledge of Python scripting would be advantageous.
* Good knowledge of the electricity industry, including interfaces with the regulator, Electricity System Operator, other Transmission Owners, and Distribution Network Operators.
* A degree in electrical engineering or a related numerical discipline, and the ability to produce clear, well‑structured technical reports and specifications for senior management.
Benefits
* Private healthcare and gym membership discounts.
* Wellbeing benefits: free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
* Interest‑free loans on tech, transport season tickets, and cycle to work scheme.
* Generous family entitlements, including maternity, adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need and welcomes applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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