Operations and Planning Engineer

Overview

We have exciting opportunities for Operations and Planning Engineers to join SSEN Transmission in the Control Centre in Perth. The team is responsible for ensuring programmes of planned operational and outage work are coordinated with key internal and external stakeholders, whilst maintaining acceptable levels of network security, and supporting the GB Electricity System Operator (NESO) in reducing operational constraint costs. The role supports the delivery of strategic reinforcement projects and connections, including new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, FACTS devices, and large offshore windfarm connections.

There are two distinctive planning periods – Current Year Planning and Future-Year Planning. The Current-Year Planning Engineer works for the current working year in close collaboration with the Control Room Engineers. The Future-Years Planning Engineer works for 1 to 10 years ahead, coordinating and preparing all future years’ programmes with stakeholders across the wider Business.

You will

• Plan outage programmes for delivery of transmission projects, network maintenance, and telecoms works to ensure transmission operations are safe, reliable and secure.
• Review project stage-by-stage diagrams and site layout diagrams to assess network outages required during project execution.
• Support development and review of the Business’s future years outage plans, ensuring alignment and agreement with NESO and the other GB Transmission Owners.
• Conduct network studies using PSSE software to inform upcoming outage programmes, address technical queries, and ensure compliance with technical and security standards.
• Provide operational planning support, including analysis of network disturbance and fault events, and issue of operational guidelines on new network technologies.

Appointment to either a Current-Year Planning role, or a Future-Years Planning role, will be open to an applicant’s particular area of interest, and subject to their background and experiences. Roles seek experienced Operations or Planning Engineers; there may be opportunities to build experience and follow a development programme to progress to the job grading.

You have

• Degree level qualification in electrical engineering, or HNC level in electrical engineering (minimum) with relevant background.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and related network design standards, with opportunities to develop technical skills within the team.
• Technical knowledge and communication skills to engage with project managers, engineers, stakeholders, and the NESO to optimise outage programmes and find solutions during changing conditions.
• Enthusiasm and ability to integrate with key stakeholders, the skills to interact with Delivery Teams, and the confidence to make key decisions.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re transforming the grid to provide greener electricity and investing in homegrown energy, with substantial ongoing investment.

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. 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 include a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. We offer interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme, plus 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. Please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you. We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and we 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 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.