Electrical Network Planning & Design Engineer

SSE; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Employee benefits package

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Planning & Design Engineer to help grow our network portfolio. The role focuses on developing new connections, reinforcing existing assets and guiding project delivery across 132kV, 33kV and 11kV networks.

The position requires an Electrical Engineering degree and strong knowledge of power system planning, DNO standards and safety regulations. You will split time between SSE offices in Slough/Reading and site-based work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with evidence of power system planning and design.
• Experience designing networks at 11kV, 33kV and larger schemes at 132kV.
• Understanding of DNO regulatory standards and the Distribution Code.
• Experience with safety regulations and lifecycle management of large projects.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of existing networks and new assets.
• Contribute to asset management and investment programs to improve health index.
• Ensure standards for EHV, HV and LV networks are followed and developed.
• Oversee design and specification of new connections, diversions and reinforcements.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support governance.

Skills

Electrical network design

EHV/HV/LV knowledge

Power systems analysis

Stakeholder engagement

SPREADSHEET skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

SSE is seeking a Planning & Design Engineer to help grow our network portfolio. The role focuses on developing new connections, reinforcing existing assets and guiding project delivery across 132kV, 33kV and 11kV networks.

The position requires an Electrical Engineering degree and strong knowledge of power system planning, DNO standards and safety regulations. You will split time between SSE offices in Slough/Reading and site-based work.