Base Location
Applicants must be based at one of our Scottish locations and should spend 50% of the working week in the office – Perth or Glasgow.
Salary
£58,100 – £87,100 plus an annual bonus and a range of other benefits supporting family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern
Permanent, full time, flexible with first working options available.
The Role
SSEN Transmission seeks a Senior System Performance Engineer to undertake and lead power system studies supporting the integration of low‑carbon generation and other related technologies onto the transmission system in northern Scotland. The System Performance team provides an advanced simulation capability, including large‑scale EMT modelling with PSCAD on dedicated high‑performance computing hardware.
Responsibilities
* Define and deliver detailed simulation studies to support the connection of renewable generation, FACTS devices, HVDC links, and railway feeder stations.
* Act as a technical leader within the team, providing training and mentoring to colleagues.
* Lead scoping and delivery of innovation projects, ensuring the business remains at the forefront of new developments in system modelling and monitoring.
* Support network operations by assisting with the analysis of events and disturbances.
* Represent SSEN Transmission in external meetings and industry workgroups.
Qualifications
* Experience in power system analysis, design, and planning, ideally within the electricity transmission sector and familiarity with relevant industry standards.
* Deep understanding of power system modelling and analysis with extensive experience in at least three of the following areas: 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.
* Proficiency with industry‑standard analysis tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, and MATLAB/Simulink. Knowledge of Python scripting is advantageous.
* Excellent 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 related numerical discipline; Chartered Engineer status is preferred for senior roles. Ability to produce clear, well‑structured technical reports and specifications for senior management.
Benefits
* Flexible benefits such as discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, free online GP, 24/7 counselling, interest‑free loans on tech, transport season tickets, and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption pay, and paternity leave.
EEO Statement
SSEN Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and commit to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive application experience.
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