Senior Power Systems Planning & Investment Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible First workplace approach

Private healthcare discounts

Gym discounts

Job summary

SSEN Transmission in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior System Planning and Investment Engineer to focus on power system planning and the integration of low‑carbon generation into North Scotland’s transmission network. You will ensure the efficient, secure, and cost‑effective operation of the power system through optimisation, modelling and advanced analytical methods.

You will develop, maintain and apply transmission network optimisation models (PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory), optimise

Qualifications

• Experience in power system analysis, design and outage planning.
• Good knowledge of the electricity industry, including interfaces with generator and demand customers, the regulator, the ESO, other Transmission Owners and DNOs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and apply transmission network optimisation models using industry-standard tools such as PSSE or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Optimise network topology, energisation sequencing, outage strategies, and constraint management with scenario analyses.
• Conduct robust system security and constraint studies with data analytics to streamline workflows and develop digital tools for modelling efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical methods and modelling approaches with planning, outage planning, operations and project teams.
• Engage with ESO/NESO, DNOs, Transmission Owners and regulators to align with codes and frameworks (SQSS, STC, NPF).

Skills

Power system analysis

Outage planning

Technical reporting

Electrical theory

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSSE

PowerFactory

Job description

SSEN Transmission in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior System Planning and Investment Engineer to focus on power system planning and the integration of low‑carbon generation into North Scotland’s transmission network. You will ensure the efficient, secure, and cost‑effective operation of the power system through optimisation, modelling and advanced analytical methods.

You will develop, maintain and apply transmission network optimisation models (PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory), optimise