Planning Engineer

Description

We’re looking for a Planning Engineer to coordinate planned outages across the electricity distribution network. You’ll ensure the outage programme is achievable, compliant, and maintains security of supply while supporting construction, maintenance, and upgrade works. This role involves working closely with Control, Engineering, and Project teams to assess risks, plan network access, and keep the system safe and stable.

• Ensure outage plans support construction programmes, network rebuilding, and security of supply.
• Work closely with Control, Planning, and Engineering teams to coordinate outage schedules.
• Carry out network contingency studies and produce structured reports for stakeholders.
• Confirm compliance with engineering standards, the Distribution Network Access Policy, Distribution Code, and Grid Code.
• Prepare, manage, and take ownership of the SSEN ED2 outage process.
• Analyse risks and interactions linked to planned outages.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of HV distribution networks (11kV / 33kV).
• Confident communicator with strong reporting and organisational skills.
• Experience in outage planning, network access, system studies, or control room operations is beneficial.
• Minimum HNC in Electrical Power Engineering or similar.
• Experience with modelling tools such as PSS®E, Sincal, or PowerFactory (preferred, not essential).
• Ability to assess system security, outage risks, and network behaviour.

Benefits

Have someone in mind for this role? We offer rewards of up to £1,000 for successful introductions (T&Cs apply).

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 Car / Allowance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance