System Planning & Investment Engineer

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

The role

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.

You will

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

- Prepare 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.

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.

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

- The 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 transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmissionown 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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