Power Control Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £55,573 - £63,643 + shift + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The Key Responsibilities for the Transmission Control Engineer are:

- Coordination of commissioning programs and operational data.

- Power system analysis of electricity flows.

- Understanding principles of real and reactive power flow, and voltage.

- Experience and clear understanding of a safe system of work.

- Ensuring the provision of appropriate SCADA displays and PSS/E models prior to network changes.

- In real time, commissioning and switching up to 400kV.

What do I need?

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

- A minimum of an HNC in electrical engineering and will ideally have experience as a senior authorised person. (SAP)

- You will have a relevant background in electrical power system operation.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders.

- You will be a team player and work well in a knowledge sharing culture.

- A flexible and proactive approach to work in order to achieve results and thrive under pressure.

- Previous experience working in a control room environment desirable.

About our Business

We are home to the UKs greatest resource of renewable energy.

SSE Transmission owns and operates over 145 substations across Scotland and with 8,200 MW generating capacity across in our network. By 2030 we will have 199 substations and 28,000 MW generating capacity.

Our business is on the front line of delivering Scotland to Net Zero and as such offers a wide range of opportunities to help shape this journey.

An integral part of managing this growth is having the correct tools to manage and process the dynamic system data. We will be moving into our custom-built control room in 2024 with access to world leading technologies to aid system management.

What's in it for you?

- 34 days holiday entitlement.

- 6% company pension contribution rising to 9% after 2 years and 12% after 10 years service.

- Additional 10 days holidays purchase offered.

- Opportunities to progress to the next level on day or shift working.

- Electric vehicle loan scheme. (Salary Sacrifice)

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Payroll charity matched funding.

- Share incentive and share save schemes.

- Options to purchase dental or health insurance.

- View our full benefits package on our careers site.

Getting a chance to contribute towards Scotlands journey towards Net Zero and being supported to progress your career internally with the transmission team through the many progressing opportunities.

SSEN Transmission won the Employer of the Year Award at the prestigious Utility Week Awards, highlighting our commitment to placing people at the heart of our business.

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.

What happens now?

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 Iona on 01738 344049.

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.