Senior Engineer

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Design, Effective communication skills, IT, Management, Microsoft Office suites, Python Programming, Software Development

Job Description

Help us create a better future, quicker

Our SP Energy Networks business is responsible for the distribution of electricity to your property via our network of pylons, substations, cables and power lines. We serve 3.5 million homes and businesses across Central & Southern Scotland, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North Wales.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing the System Design Major Connections and Network Planning & Development teams system engineers with high-quality accurate and up-to-date system models of the entire 33kV (SPD & SPM) and 132kV (SPM) networks, enabling accurate and rapid production of design studies and quotes.
• Support the core maintenance of SPEN’s Power System Analysis tools, scripts and automated processes, ensuring full functionality with the latest versions of IPSA+, DIgSILENT, Plant Information (PI)/SCADA, and other platforms as required.
• Support of the development of new network analysis tools, techniques and automated/ coded modelling processes enabling faster and more accurate system modelling of Net Zero solutions including Active Network/Fault Level Management.
• Support for analysis and preparation of SPENs annual Line Loss Factor calculations, Elexon Audits.
• Support for analysis and preparation of FCP analysis for the calculation of EHV distribution charges.
• Providing technical support and advice to peers and other operational units for area of specialism.
• Engagement with customers and stakeholders to effectively communicate the network technical and security requirements ensuring that SPEN’s position is well understood and viewed favourably.
• Support on-going BAU activities such as Week24/42/50, data exchange with adjacent DNOs, LTDS and industry workgroups

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science or relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience of power system modelling, assessment and design including IPSA+ and DIgSILENT Power Factory.
• Knowledge and experience of software development to automate power systems assessments including python and data handling skills.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Strong IT literacy – e.g., Microsoft Office suite, specialist engineering software packages.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding 
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ 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.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

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 careers@scottishpower.com.