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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.
About the Role:
Clean energy is at the heart of the global transition to net zero. As more of our electricity comes from renewable sources, it is critical that the network infrastructure is in place to safely transport that electricity to homes and businesses.
SSEN Transmission has a unique opportunity for several Trainee Power System Engineers to join a fast-track 8-week specialist training programme to learn how 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.
This will be a 20 month training programme with the view that on successful completion you will be appointed into an Engineer role.
Our programme, through work-based and academic training, is designed to support your understanding of technical requirements to develop into a Power System Engineer providing advanced simulation capability, from steady state power system analysis through to cutting edge large scale Electro-Magnetic Transient (EMT) modelling using Power Systems Computer Aided Design (PSCAD) software on dedicated high performance computing hardware.
The key responsibilities of the Trainee Power System Engineer are:
Under direction, develop skills to carry out system studies, technical assessments, planning and development of the Transmission network.
Learn how to assess network performance, network capability, and identify options to maintain or enhance these.
Support the System Performance and System Planning & Investment teams, along with the Transmission Control Centre in making engineering recommendations for network improvements to meet the current and future requirements of SSEN Transmission; and gain confidence to make those recommendations as part of your role.
Understand and develop skills to carry out a wide range of simulations and studies including power flow analysis, fault level studies, voltage and thermal capability, transient stability, fast switching studies, harmonic and power quality analysis to ensure licence and Grid Code obligations are met.
Gain skills to ensure that the SSEN Transmission system is modelled accurately along with key interfaces and that the required data for detailed steady state and dynamic analysis of the transmission network is controlled.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
For this programme, you'll ideally have an MEng or minimum of a 2:2 BEng in a relevant electrical or systems engineering discipline.
Basic understanding of requirements for technical studies associated with Transmission and interconnected networks – including power flow analysis, fault level studies, voltage and thermal capability, transient stability, fast switching studies, harmonic and power quality analysis.
Ability to manage and prioritise tasks ranging from technical problems to the portfolio of projects in the early stages of design/development.
Enthusiasm to integrate with, and provide positive contribution to, a team of specialist engineering professionals; with the drive and potential to develop into a Power System Engineer
Excellent communication, time-management, and organisational skills.
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.
Starting Salary circa £38,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
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