About the Role Base Location: Perth or Glasgow
Salary: £Competitive + Performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available
What is the Role? SSEN Transmission has several opportunities for Senior/System Performance Engineers to undertake power system studies to support the integration of low carbon generation and related technologies onto the transmission system in the north of Scotland. Our System Performance team provides an advanced simulation capability which includes cutting edge large scale EMT modelling using PSCAD on dedicated high performance computing hardware.
The key duties & responsibilities will be: Undertake detailed simulation studies to support the connection of renewable generation, FACTS devices, HVDC links and railway feeder stations. Help deliver innovation projects ensuring that our business is at the forefront of new developments in system modelling and monitoring. Support the operation of our network by assisting with the analysis of events and disturbances. Represent SSEN Transmission in external meetings and on industry workgroups. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
Experience in power system analysis, design and planning, ideally within the electricity transmission area, with working knowledge of the relevant industry and technical standards. A deep understanding of power system modelling and analysis with experience in several of the following areas: load flow and short circuit calculations, dynamic (RMS) simulation, power quality and system monitoring, EMT simulation for transients, EMT simulation for control interaction studies and automation scripting. Experience with industry standard analysis tools such as PSS/E, Power Factory, PSCAD and Matlab/Simulink. Knowledge of the Python scripting language would also be advantageous. Good knowledge of the electricity industry, including interfaces with the regulator, the Electricity System Operator, other Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Operators. A degree in electrical engineering or related numerical discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution, and the ability to write clear and well-structured technical reports and specifications and provide focused information for senior management. About our Business At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
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