Planning Engineer
ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow
From £51,240/up to £64,050
Hybrid Working, Permanent
Happy to discuss flexible working patterns, if applicable.
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) Operational Control Centre Outage Planning department responsible for arranging network access on SPENs HV, EHV & Transmission Networks are recruiting a Planning Engineer to join the business.
This position is in the transmission planning team however candidates may also be required to work in the distribution team at times. Training opportunities may be available to support the control room alongside your role as planning engineer.
What you'll be doing
Working with the System Operator to co-ordinate all system users and network outrage requirements on SPEN's transmission network ensuring the network remains safe and secure. You'll apply high technical standards to operational outage planning for the transmission network and assist the control room with the delivery of all planned Transmission outages.
You'll be responsible for but not limited to
- Personally contribute to develop and establish an integrated distribution and transmission planning team.
- Deliver Co-ordinated weekly and day-ahead transmission and distribution plans to the Control Room for delivery of the outage programme.
- Contribute to all aspects of customer service associated with the planning function, proactively and reactively, as appropriate, to meet all customer service KPI's.
- Contribute to the planning interface between all system users.
- Application of the planning interface with NESO to optimise system access for the business and the security of supplies to our end customers.
- Personally contribute to the Planning team to ensure achievement of required level of performance from the planning team, individually and collectively.
- Contribute as an effective member of the Operational Planning Team.
- Undertake the duties of Control Person to assist the Control Room in the execution of the planned system outages.
What you'll bring
Minimum Criteria
- Engineering qualification, degree level/HNC with significant relevant experience
- Relevant similar experience in an operational role
- Computer literacy - e.g. Microsoft Office suite
The successful candidate will have skills, knowledge and experience including
- Developed customer service skills and committed to achieving the highest standards of customer service,
- Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Knowledge of network/business data and network management systems.
- Working knowledge of the relevant regulatory documentation.
- Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
- Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
- Expert knowledge of the application of System Security Standards and the interplay with system capability elements
- Broad operational experience preferred, e.g. spanning Distribution/Transmission and possibly generation.
- Good understanding of the Company Safety Rules and supporting procedures for working on HV electrical equipment.
- Expert user of PowerOn and PI systems
- Working knowledge of power system analysis tools and techniques demonstrating a detailed understanding of load flow and contingency analysis
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 ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.
ScottishPower is 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 .
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