System Planning Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £47,600 – £65,000 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for an Engineer to join our Network Policy team within our Strategic Energy Planning department.

Your work delivered within this role will contribute to strategies, investments and external positioning, in areas including north of Scotland, future network policy, long term network development and the next price control.

The key duties & responsibilities of the System Planning Engineer will include:

– Research and communication of the energy network policy landscape and industry benchmarking to help decision-makers in the networks business optimise performance, investment decisions and strategic decisions.

– Working with a broad cross-section of the Business Planning and Commercial directorate, wider Networks business and corporate support services including development, engineering, customer experience, finance, regulation and corporate affairs, with stakeholders at all levels

– Supporting the development of data models; producing and developing reports and dashboards used to inform senior stakeholders. Improving the quality, quantity, regularity and consistency of research and insight that is collected and generated

– Communicating with external relevant parties (National Grid ESO, other Transmission Owners, Distribution Network Operators and demand and generation customers) to provide comment/ opinion and share information.

– Numerate skills, curiosity, commitment, a good work discipline and willingness to learn. You will become data and system experts, problem solvers, critical thinkers, future strategists, analytical communicators and team-focused collaborators.

– Enthusiasm for energy and engineering with a passion for innovative ideas that will help to transform the energy industry

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– Quantitative and qualitative analytical capability with the ability to handle and analyse large quantities of data and information coupled with experience within a research/insight/energy analysis role

– The ability to work with people from a range of disciplines in the organisation, out with your own area of expertise coupled with good communication and presentation skills to discuss technical and code information.

– The ability to prioritise, plan and organise whilst challenging and questioning if anything is unclear.

– A working knowledge of Excel and Power BI dashboards

– An understanding of the electricity network industry and the Governments policies towards Net Zero would be advantageous

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we’re creating secure power for generations to come.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie at or 01738 342963.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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