Outage System Planning Engineer

Base Location: Perth

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Salary: £49,559 - £63,643 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

An opportunity has arisen for a Distribution Control Room Outage System Planning Engineer to join the outage planning team within the North Distribution Control Centre. As an Outage System Planning Engineer, you will carry out technical assessments of both 11kV and 33kV networks and make recommendations for generation export during network outages. This will be a key role in ensuring the flexible response of our networks on a real time and future basis, working closely with our Control Engineers to offer guidance and assistance.

- The role will include running operational studies on a real time and preparatory basis to ensure that the high levels of generation on the network in the North of Scotland can be effectively managed to ensure maximum utilisation of the system.

- In this role you'll manage, understand and analyse the generation export associated with specific outages and any associated interactions. You will be required to confirm network compliance with relative engineering standards, you'll promote the Distribution Network Access Policy, Distribution and Grid Code to ensure compliance with the license obligations.

- Carry out network contingency studies and provide reports to internal stakeholders.

- Prepare, manage and take ownership of the SHEPD HV outage process, understand and analyse the risk associated with specific outages and associated many interactions.

To succeed in this role, you should be qualified to a minimum HNC level in Electrical Power Engineering or similar subject, have detailed knowledge of the operation and nature of a power distribution system and be commercially aware. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a passion for solving problems by developing cost efficient solutions and an ability to drive business strategies.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A minimum HNC level in Electrical Power Engineering or similar subject, have detailed knowledge of the operation and nature of a power distribution system and be commercially aware.

- Experience using network modelling software packages such as PSS®E, PSS®Sincal and/or Power Factory would be preferred, though other experience with electrical analysis study models would be considered.

- A confident communicator with the ability to produce reasoned justifications in structured written reports and be comfortable organising, planning and prioritising your workload to achieve demanding targets and deadlines.

- Demonstrate a passion for solving problems by developing cost efficient solutions and an ability to drive business strategies.

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net-zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351698.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.