Base Location
Base Location: For this role, successful applicants must be based in either Perth or Glasgow. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with split between home and office to support your work/life balance.
Salary
Salary: Up to £65,000 plus performance bonus and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
Role Overview
Due to the continued growth of SSEN Transmission, we have several exciting opportunities for System Planning and Investment Engineers with an interest in technical areas associated with network and strategic planning. We undertake power system planning for the integration of low carbon generation, flexible demand and other technologies onto the transmission system in North Scotland, offering a real opportunity to develop your career in power system analysis and planning of modern electricity transmission networks.
If you have a background in power systems or are at an earlier stage in your electrical power career and looking to move into a system planning and investment role, we may offer a Trainee level position with the opportunity to transition to an Engineer once the necessary experience has been gained. We welcome applications from Post Graduates & PhD students who have completed or are about to complete their studies.
You Will
* Undertake power system analysis including technical assessments of generator and demand customer connection applications.
* Prepare technical reports, business cases and investment need cases, and provide input into commercial reports.
* 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 development and delivery of our strategic plans covering a range of energy futures to meet energy system needs for net zero, undertaking system studies to underpin these.
* Have enthusiasm for energy and engineering with a passion for innovative ideas that will help to transform the energy industry.
You 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 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 owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply. We are 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 such as 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. Generous family entitlements include 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 are 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.
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