Power System Engineer (Development Programme)

Overview

In this 24-month development programme, you will retrain to become a Power System Engineer, starting with a 10-week specialist training and then three placement rotations across planning and operational teams. You will work on power system studies, simulation workflows, and network performance assessments to support low-carbon generation integration in the north of Scotland. The role combines hands-on technical training with real‑world engineering recommendations within SSEN Transmission. This is an opportunity to shape the grid for a cleaner, reliable energy future while working with cross‑functional teams.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible first options
• salary circa 46,000 + bonus
• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• online GP
• 24/7 counselling service’,’Cycle to Work scheme’,’maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Carry out system studies and technical assessments for the Transmission network
• Assess network performance and options to maintain or enhance capability
• Support System Performance, System Engineering & Investment teams and Transmission Control Centre with engineering recommendations
• Conduct simulations and studies (power flow, fault level, voltage/thermal, transient stability, harmonic/power quality) for licence and Grid Code compliance
• Ensure accurate modelling of the SSEN Transmission system and data for detailed steady state and dynamic analysis
• Develop skills to prioritise technical problems and design/development portfolios

Key requirements

• MEng in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Enthusiasm for team integration and developing into a Power System Engineer
• Excellent communication, time-management and organisational skills
• Basic understanding of power system fundamentals and network analysis
• Previous graduate programme or professional experience (desirable)

• communication
• time-management
• organisational skills
• PowerFactory
• PSCAD
• power system studies

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