Electrical Network Planning & Design Engineer — Flexible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE Thermal is seeking a Planning & Design Engineer to support the portfolio of new connection, network reinforcement and asset replacement projects. You will contribute to system planning, asset management and ensure compliance with EHV/HV/LV standards.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across project lifecycles, you will help maintain network health indices while supporting governance processes. A degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in planning and designing electrical networks at 11kV/33kV and larger at 132kV.
• Understanding of DNO regulatory standards and the Distribution Code.
• Experience with national safety legislation and project lifecycles.
• Ability to model networks and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the network team in planning and design of existing networks and new assets.
• Contribute to asset management and investment programs to improve health index and safety.
• Ensure distribution standards for EHV/HV/LV are adhered to and updated as needed.
• Oversee design and specification of new connection projects and reinforcements.
• Engage with stakeholders and support governance processes across planning and design.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

SSE Thermal is seeking a Planning & Design Engineer to support the portfolio of new connection, network reinforcement and asset replacement projects. You will contribute to system planning, asset management and ensure compliance with EHV/HV/LV standards.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across project lifecycles, you will help maintain network health indices while supporting governance processes. A degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience are required.