Senior System Performance Engineer (Power System Analysis)
Ssen Transmission
Lead power system simulations to integrate renewables, HVDC, FACTS and railway feeders into the grid.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Consulting
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
High Voltage Transmission
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Low Carbon Economy
Substations
Role
What you would be doing
technical leadership
mentoring
network analysis
innovation projects
simulation studies
industry representation
- Show technical leadership within the team and provide training and mentoring for less experienced colleagues.
- Support the operation of our network by assisting with analysis of events and disturbances.
- Take the lead on scoping and delivering innovation projects ensuring that our business is at the forefront of new developments in system modelling and monitoring.
- Define and deliver detailed simulation studies to support the connection of renewable generation, FACTS devices, HVDC links and railway feeder stations.
- Represent SSEN Transmission in external meetings and on industry workgroups.
What you bring
power modelling
pss/e
power factory
pscad
matlab/simulink
chartered engineer
- Excellent knowledge of the electricity industry, including interfaces with the regulator, the Electricity System Operator, other Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Operators.
- A deep understanding of power system modelling and analysis with extensive experience in at least three 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 in power system analysis, design and planning, ideally within the electricity transmission area, with working knowledge of the relevant industry and technical standards.
- 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.
- 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.
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Company
Overview
2,600 Employees
Workforce Size
Operate one of the UK's largest transmission networks, connecting communities to reliable and sustainable energy sources.
- plays a key role in delivering electricity to millions of people across the UK, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
- specializes in integrating renewable energy, including wind and solar, into the national grid, supporting the UK's transition to net zero.
- focuses on maintaining and upgrading high-voltage infrastructure to meet future energy demands and enhance grid resilience.
- typical projects include major infrastructure upgrades, large-scale energy transmission systems, and facilitating the connection of renewable power sources.
- is at the forefront of using digital technologies and innovation to improve grid efficiency and performance.
- notable for its commitment to future-proofing the energy landscape, continues to lead the way in providing smart, sustainable energy solutions.
- Safety first, always.
- We value teamwork and collaboration.
- We embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
- We are committed to sustainability.
- We take ownership and are accountable for delivering results.
- We act with integrity and honesty.
- We strive for excellence in everything we do.
2045
Net Zero Commitment
Target year for achieving net-zero emissions across all operations.
- Reducing carbon emissions through innovation and new technologies.
- Investment in renewable energy projects and sustainable infrastructure.
- Focus on improving energy efficiency in operations.
- Adopting sustainable materials in construction and maintenance.
- Monitoring and reporting environmental performance and impacts.
31%
women in workforce
Women make up 31% of the workforce at Ssen Transmission.
- Strong focus on improving gender diversity across all levels.
- Target to increase the percentage of women in senior leadership roles.
- Ongoing development of inclusive leadership programs.
- Implementation of mentorship programs to support diverse talent.
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