Senior Power Systems Planner & Investment Engineer

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSEN Transmission seeks a Senior System Planning and Investment Engineer to focus on power system planning, supporting low‑carbon generation integration into North Scotland’s transmission network. You will ensure secure, cost‑effective operation through optimisation, modelling and advanced analytics.

You will develop and apply transmission network models, optimise topology and strategies, conduct robust studies, and drive improvements in modelling approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience in power system analysis, design and outage planning.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory and experience in using power system analysis tools such as PSSE, Power Factory or similar.
• Good knowledge of the electricity industry, including interfaces with generator and demand customers, the regulator, the Electricity System Operator, other Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Operators.
• Ability to write clear and well-structured technical reports and network requirements and provide focused information for senior management.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mathematics, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and apply transmission network optimisation models to assess performance, operability, and constraints, using industry-standard tools such as PSS®E or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Optimise network topology, energisation sequencing, outage strategies, and constraint management, supported by scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate system risk, cost, and resilience under varying future conditions.
• Conduct robust and traceable system security and constraint studies, utilizing data analytics and automation to streamline workflows and develop digital tools that enhance modeling efficiency and decision quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical methods and modelling approaches, working collaboratively with planning, outage planning, operations, and project teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders such as ESO/NESO, DNOs, Transmission Owners, and regulators to support coordinated optimisation activities and ensure alignment with relevant codes, standards, and frameworks (e.g., SQSS, STC, Network Planning Framework).

Skills

Power system analysis

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PowerFactory

DIgSILENT

Job description

SSEN Transmission seeks a Senior System Planning and Investment Engineer to focus on power system planning, supporting low‑carbon generation integration into North Scotland’s transmission network. You will ensure secure, cost‑effective operation through optimisation, modelling and advanced analytics.

You will develop and apply transmission network models, optimise topology and strategies, conduct robust studies, and drive improvements in modelling approaches.