System Planning and Investment Engineer in Glasgow

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth or Glasgow.

Hybrid working: Hybrid working with a split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance.

Salary: up to £65,000 + performance bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

Due to the continued growth of SSEN Transmission, we have several exciting opportunities for System Planning and Investment Engineers with interest in technical areas associated with network and strategic planning to join our ever-growing team. We undertake power system planning for the integration of low carbon generation, flexible demand and other technologies onto the transmission system in North Scotland offering a real opportunity to develop your career in power system analysis and planning of modern electricity transmission networks.

If you have a background in power systems or at an earlier stage in your career in electrical power systems and looking to move into a system planning and investment role, please do apply. We may be able to offer a role at a Trainee level with the opportunity to transition to an Engineer once the necessary experience has been gained. We would welcome applications from Post Graduates & PHD students who have completed or are about to complete their studies.

You Will:

• Undertake power system analysis including technical assessments of generator and demand customer connection applications.
• Prepare technical reports, business cases and investment need cases, and provide input into commercial reports.
• Assess the capability and technical compliance of the transmission network against a range of energy futures and viable operating conditions.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the business to aid in the development and delivery of our strategic plans covering a range of energy futures to meet energy system needs for net zero, undertaking system studies to underpin these.
• Have enthusiasm for energy and engineering with a passion for innovative ideas that will help to transform the energy industry.

You Have:

• Experience in power system analysis, design and planning, ideally within electricity transmission.
• 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 and UK energy policy, including interfaces with generator and demand customers, the regulator, the National Energy System Operator, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, other Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Operators.
• Desire to participate in and influence the changes required to industry frameworks needed to develop a network for net zero.
• Ability to write clear and well-structured technical reports, policies and network requirements and provide focused information for senior management.
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Physics or other STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses.

About SSE: SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life:

• Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
• Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer: SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.