System Planning and Investment Engineer

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth or Glasgow.

Hybrid working with a 50% split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance.

Salary:£50,100 - £75,100 + performance bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission is growing rapidly, and we're looking for a System Planning and Investment Engineer to help shape the future of the electricity transmission system in the North of Scotland.

In this role, you'll work on integrating low-carbon generation, flexible demand, and emerging technologies into the transmission system-an exciting opportunity to advance your career in power system analysis and strategic energy planning.

• Undertake power system analysis including technical assessments of generator and demand customer connection applications.
• Prepare technical reports, providing input into commercial reports, business cases and investment need cases.
• Assess the capability and technical compliance of the transmission network against a range of energy futures and viable operating conditions.
• Support the development and detailed design of projects through the justification of investment cases and undertaking system studies to underpin these.

• Experience in power system analysis, design, and planning-ideally within electricity transmission-and familiarity with tools such as PSSE, PowerFactory, or similar.
• A solid understanding of electrical theory, the structure of the electricity industry, and UK energy policy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured technical reports and provide concise insights for senior stakeholders.
• A passion for contributing to the energy transition, with a desire to influence industry frameworks and support the development of a net zero-ready network.
• A qualification in Engineering, Physics, or another STEM discipline, along with an interest or experience in Python scripting for power system applications.

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life: Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on or to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.