Senior Grid Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Leeds (Glasgow, Perth, Reading or Dublin can also be considered)

Salary: UK: £55,200 - £83,000 or ROI: €74,600 - €111,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

At SSE Thermal we are growing our Grid Services Team to support our extensive portfolio of development, construction, and generation projects.

The Grid Services Team plays an integral role in the development of Low Carbon and Net Zero generation by managing the Gas, Electrical, Transport and Storage (CO2 and H2) connections for the Low-Carbon Thermal portfolio across GB and Ireland. The team is responsible for developing and delivering the connections for Grid Code Compliant plant, ensuring that it remains connected for export to the Grid. We are also responsible for identifying additional revenue streams, such as Ancillary Services to the Grid.

The role of Senior Grid Services Engineer, is to provide technical expertise in relation to electrical grid connections for operational Thermal assets as well as a portfolio of development projects. It is also responsible for the gas connection contracts working with the Thermal business to ensure the Transport and Storage connection contracts will be fit for purpose. Some of the key areas that the successful candidate would be responsible for are as follows:

- Managing the gas and grid and CO2/H2 connection strategies for SSE Thermal projects and driving the delivery of connection requirements for our low carbon projects in GB and Ireland

- Management of the relationships, contracts and interfaces with Transmission/Distribution Companies through the Grid connection development and compliance processes for new-build and operational assets.

- Providing technical leadership within the team and the wider business and responsible for technical sign-off as part of our due diligence process

- Grid feasibility assessments, technical appraisal of prospective acquisitions and creative problem solving through the development process

- Assessing opportunities for and recommending additional revenue streams for operational site and development projects.

What do I need?

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

- A relevant Engineering Degree/Masters qualification and preferably hold a professional title (Engineering Chartership) - - Knowledge of the GB and Ireland transmission system, its operation and current/future challenges as well as technical knowledge and experience within the transmission / power generation industry

- Experience within a similar role, whether managing grid connections, gas connections or working to develop CO2 and H2 connections - whether within a TSO/DNO environment or a generator/developer environment.

- Strong analytical skills and a genuine passion for the energy industry with keen commercial awareness and understanding of the importance of engineering decisions in the context of the business

- A natural flair for leadership, readily sharing knowledge and skills as well as experience of working within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to drive these projects to success

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on hannah. / +44 (0) 1738 341147

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.