Operations and Planning Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £62,324 to £71,370 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

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

SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Operations and Planning Engineer who will hold the following key responsibilities:

- To ensure that outages are coordinated efficiently, and network security is maintained.

- Provide operational planning support, including analysis of network disturbance and fault events, and issue of operational guidelines on new network technologies.

- Arranging operational safety and control room workload within the current year up to day ahead.

- Support development and review of future years outage plans for transition into the current year.

- Carry out system analysis to confirm outage patterns are acceptable and operational queries are managed.

- You will help plan the delivery of transmission projects and maintenance to ensure that the transmission system operates reliably and effectively.

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

- HNC level qualified in electrical engineering (minimum) and preferably have a relevant background in Transmission Operations as a Control Engineer, or a Senior Authorised Person, or an Operational Planning Engineer, although other relevant backgrounds will be considered.

- Sound knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related design standards, although there will be opportunities to develop your technical skills within the team.

- Technical knowledge and communication skills to engage with project managers, engineers, stakeholders, and National Grid Electricity System Operator to optimise the outage program and find solutions during changing conditions.

- Enthusiasm and ability to integrate with key stakeholders and the skills to challenge the delivery teams.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

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.

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 Iona on 01738 344049.

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.