Overview

Senior Engineer – Power System Modelling role at SSEN Transmission. Base location: Glasgow or Perth (Scotland). Salary up to £87,100 + performance-related bonus + benefits. Working pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

SSEN Transmission is central to the UK’s transition to net zero. With a £20bn investment programme over the next 10 years, we are growing to deliver Scotland’s largest ever electricity system investment. This role reports to the Senior Manager - Power System Modelling in the Investment Planning Team.

You will

• Lead Model Development: Lead network modelling projects, managing plans and coordinating engineers to develop and disseminate models for system studies (e.g. strategic network planning and customer connections).
• Develop Modelling Policies and Standards: Develop and implement network modelling policies and standards with support from technical specialists. Manage an asset modelling library reflecting the latest approved technical solutions.
• Industry Engagement: Lead SSEN-T’s model exchange with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and other Transmission Owners, in accordance with the System Operator Transmission Owner Code (e.g. ETYS/CSNP) and collaborate on shared initiatives through industry working groups on network modelling.
• Develop Business Processes: Establish and maintain procedures for updating, quality control, and releasing the PowerFactory master network model to accurately represent the current and future network and evolving stakeholder requirements. Identify potential areas for automation to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Produce Investment Planning Datasets & Dashboards: Understand our network investment plans and ensure they are represented in the network models. Lead the development of datasets and dashboards for decision-making based on the network models.

You have

• Experience in power system modelling and analysis for transmission or distribution networks using PowerFactory or similar software (e.g. power flow, fault level, stability, and power quality studies).
• Ability to coordinate project teams of engineers to deliver network modelling and analysis projects to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of how network models are utilised in a regulated transmission business, and how asset data is captured across the asset and project lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Interest or willingness to learn agile project management techniques.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We invest in homegrown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply while upgrading the grid for net zero and future growth.

Flexible Benefits

Benefits include private healthcare and gym discounts, online GP, 24/7 counselling, interest-free loans for tech and transport, Cycle to Work, family entitlements such as maternity/adoption pay and paternity leave.

Equal Opportunity

Work with an equal opportunity employer. We will make reasonable adjustments to support your application and experience. Contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage those underrepresented in our workforce or industry to apply.

How to Apply

Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will be in touch after the closing date if we’re taking your application further. If offered a role, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.