Trainee Power System Engineer – Scotland (Hybrid)

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP and 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Tech/transport loans"

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is offering a 24-month development programme starting with a 10-week specialist training to become a Power System Engineer. The role includes placements across planning and operational teams and requires 50% office presence in Glasgow or Perth.

Successful applicants will train in PowerFactory and PSCAD simulations, building skills in system studies, network performance and technical assessments to support grid upgrades in the north of Scotland.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering/science with strong maths
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple design/development tasks
• Team player with drive to become a Power System Engineer
• Excellent communication, time-management and organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of power system fundamentals and network analysis
• Previous graduate programme or work experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Carry out system studies and planning of the transmission network under supervision
• Assess network performance and identify options to maintain or improve capacity
• Support engineering teams and Transmission Control Centre with recommendations
• Develop skills in simulations: power flow, fault level, voltage, transient stability, harmonics
• Ensure SSEN Transmission model accuracy and reliable data for analyses

Skills

Math & analytics

Problem solving

Data analysis

Simulation interpretation

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Power system basics

Education

MEng or 2:2 BEng in engineering/science

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

SSEN Transmission is offering a 24-month development programme starting with a 10-week specialist training to become a Power System Engineer. The role includes placements across planning and operational teams and requires 50% office presence in Glasgow or Perth.

Successful applicants will train in PowerFactory and PSCAD simulations, building skills in system studies, network performance and technical assessments to support grid upgrades in the north of Scotland.