Senior Engineer (Design)

Senior (Power System) Design Engineer ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow Salary starting from £51,240 per annum (D.O.E) plus excellent benefits Flexible Hybrid Working Closing Date: 27 January 2025 Help us create a better future, quicker At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. As a power system Senior Design Engineer, you will be a part of the Transmission Network Team who are responsible for the development of the SP Transmission network (up to 400kV) and its long-term management through strategies, policies, and plans, across a variety of programmes of work and complex projects, to minimise system, economic, safety and environmental risks. Our engineers display technical leadership by participating in industry working groups and other collaborative activities as required, guiding and supporting innovation projects, developing and testing new tools and methods to improve business capability and efficiency, and sharing knowledge in matters relating to power system planning and design. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team. What you’ll be doing As a Senior Design Engineer, you will: Engage with stakeholders and customers regarding the development of the transmission network (up to 400kV), connection capacity and opportunities, technical and security requirements, ensuring that the SPEN position is well understood and viewed favourably. Contribute to the development and implementation of investment plans, strategies, policies, system designs, and plans, in accordance with best practice, to ensure effective management of the asset base consistent with legal and licence requirements. Take ownership of defining transmission system requirements, identify potential solutions and propose and justify network designs to ensure compliance with planning standards such as the NETS SQSS, Grid Code and other relevant design and asset management standards. Manage risk through the development of system plans, designs and other network policies and strategies in a cost-effective manner. This will include identifying and resolving potential technical issues, evaluating alternative schemes to satisfy the power system development needs and proposing innovative design solutions. Apply commercial and technical innovation into policies and plans to maximise value whilst managing risk. Contribute to the preparation and review as required of industry and Licence documentation e.g. Future Energy Scenarios (FES), Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS) and Network Options Assessment (NOA), Business Plans etc. What you’ll bring We are looking for an individual who understands customer service can exceed customer expectations and has strong influencing and communication skills, the ability to write clear reports, can present complex technical matters to a non-technical audience and devise solutions to complex problems/challenges and apply innovative thinking. They will have working knowledge and experience of: Legal and licence obligations, electricity transmission network design philosophy, policies, and practices. Short and long-term factors influencing the Transmission network. Industry codes and standards. Connection requirements for on- and off-shore transmission systems. Electrical characteristics of power system equipment e.g. transmission overhead lines, cables, shunt/ series reactive compensation. Financial policies and procedures. Additionally, they will have awareness of: Regulatory, technical and commercial frameworks and issues impacting SPEN. STC processes and procedures associated with the Electricity System Operator interface, including the processes in support of the production of the annual FES, ETYS and NOA documents. The role of setting and implementing strategies, policies and plans. Advanced data processing and analytical methods. SPEN, ScottishPower and Iberdrola strategic aims and targets. International activities in power systems design and development. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate as minimum: Engineering degree/ professional qualification or relevant experience. Experience in power system design and analysis or operations. Working knowledge of GB network design standards and codes (e.g. NETS SQSS, Grid Code). Awareness of SPEN/ industry health and safety requirements and compliance. What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include: 36 days annual leave Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Schemes Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more Why SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to

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. Mobility Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements. IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before

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