Power Systems Specialist- Interconnectors - Wick, United Kingdom - SSE

SSE

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Wick, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the Role

Base Location:

Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception.

We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK.

Salary:
£51,600 - £77,400 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The purpose of this job is to provide HVDC and Power Systems Expertise to offer technical solutions associated with SSE Group's entry into Interconnector markets (standard and multi-purpose).

The technology would consequently encompass both HVDC and AC transmission both on land and at sea.

The knowledge and credibility of the Power Systems Specialist will be key for the SSE Interconnector team to validate and develop solutions for the Interconnector (IC) and Multipurpose Interconnectors (MPI) market.

This is a specialist role that is essential to position SSE in the MPI/IC market.

The role will directly contribute to the development of technical solutions to support the growth of the SSE interconnection business.

The key responsibilities of this role will be:

Leading and/or undertaking high level electric power systems modelling and analysis to support investment decisions for Interconnectors or Multi-Purpose Interconnectors.
Leading and/or undertaking power systems studies, modelling and analysis during the project development stages. Also, providing support in the tendering process to get EPC/EPCI on board.
Reviewing and working along with the owners' engineers and external consultants to monitor the quality of the design and construction during the construction and commissioning stages of projects.

What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

A good understanding of energy sector, the key markets within it and how these are likely to change over time.
A good understanding of key power infrastructure and associated technologies such as power generation, transmission, distribution, and storage.
A strong understanding of power transmission with indepth experience of one or more of HVDC connections, interconnectors and OFTOs.
Experience in the field of power systems, ideally experience of HVDC transmission systems.
A good understanding of the latest HVDC technologies and protection systems.
Experience of developing power systems models for Interconnectors.

About our Business
SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc.

We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management.

In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

What happens now?
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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