System Planning Engineer
- 549829
- Closing at: Aug 8 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Perth, Glasgow or Inverness
Salary: £65,752 - £76,366 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As we chart our course to a net-zero world, the way society uses energy is changing, new innovative solutions like renewable energy, electric vehicles, heat pumps, community energy and energy storage are being deployed at scale and this is altering the nature and volume of energy flowing through our electrical networks. This is dramatically changing the detail and complexity of the network planning and management we require, as a result we are responding to this by driving modernisation of our processes through innovation and digitalisation.
Our System Planning team is at the cutting edge of this as they build a new set of skills and capabilities to meet this challenge, working with new digital network models and tools to identify and anticipate the constraints on the network they are utilising new innovative solutions such as digital twins, demand flexibility, monitoring and analytics to inform the investment programmes that will be needed.
This role will not only be leading on one of the key enablers of Net Zero but will also ensures that safety, security of supply and performance of the network is maintained in accordance with statutory, regulatory and licence requirements in the most economic, efficient and co-ordinated manner providing the safe, affordable, reliable energy that our customers need.
Join us at the forefront of delivering net-zero, as we are scaling up our DSO System Planning workforce.
About the Role
Key Accountabilities:
- Carry out a wide range of power system studies and manage our CAPEX investment programme to ensure that our electricity network remains fully compliant with the technical and regulatory requirements of our license.
- Analyse the capability of our networks to accommodate both demand and generation connections.
- Work closely with the design and delivery teams to ensure capital and connection projects are designed and delivered in an efficient and co-ordinated manner.
- Support planning standards workforce and ensure that any developments are transferred and embedded into our day-to-day Planning function.
- Specify innovative solutions and ensure that the learning from our on-going high-profile low carbon innovation projects is transferred and embedded into our day-to-day Planning function.
What do I need?
- Minimum HNC educational qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with relevant industry experience, or engineering degree working towards Chartered Engineer.
- Fundamental knowledge of planning, design, operation, protection and control of electricity networks, and the interface with Transmission.
- Knowledge of statutory, regulatory & license requirements, industry wide codes, network and engineering standards (P2/8, P28, G5/5, G74, G98, G99, G100).
- Conversant in using Power System Analysis software e.g. PowerFactory, PSSE and/or willingness to learn new systems. Ability to use Python an advantage.
- Commercial awareness and have a passion for developing innovative solutions.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
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.
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 / .
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.
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