Power System Engineer in Training – Scotland (Hybrid)

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Family entitlements like maternity/adp

Job summary

SSE invites applicants to join SSEN Transmission in Scotland on a 24-month development programme to become a Power System Engineer, including a 10-week specialist training and three rotation placements in planning and operations. You'll learn power system studies using PowerFactory and PSCAD, supported by academic training and high-performance computing resources.

Successful candidates will hold an engineering degree, show strong analytical ability and teamwork, and be based from Scottish

Qualifications

• For this programme, a MEng is preferred; a 2:2 BEng in engineering or a science discipline is acceptable.
• Strong maths and analytical ability with data interpretation from simulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in early design stages.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to carry out system studies, assess planning and development of the Transmission network.
• Learn to evaluate network performance and identify options to maintain or enhance capabilities.
• Support engineering teams and Transmission Control Centre with recommendations for network improvements.
• Carry out simulations and studies including power flow, fault level, voltage, thermal capability, and stability.
• Model the SSEN Transmission system accurately and manage data for detailed analysis.

Skills

Mathematical analysis

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Graduate programme experience

Teamwork

Power systems fundamentals

Education

MEng in engineering

2:2 BEng in engineering or science

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

SSE invites applicants to join SSEN Transmission in Scotland on a 24-month development programme to become a Power System Engineer, including a 10-week specialist training and three rotation placements in planning and operations. You'll learn power system studies using PowerFactory and PSCAD, supported by academic training and high-performance computing resources.

Successful candidates will hold an engineering degree, show strong analytical ability and teamwork, and be based from Scottish