Transmission Outage Planning Engineer

Transmission Outage Planning Engineer

ScottishPower, 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5AD

Salary from £55,000

Permanent / Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days at home)

Closing Date: 11th September 2026     

Purpose

The Operational Control Centre Outage Planning department is responsible for arranging network access on SP Energy Network’s HV, EHV & Transmission networks.  

This position is based within the Transmission planning section of the Outage Planning department.

Applying high technical standards to operational outage planning for the Transmission network, the Planning Engineer will work with the System Operator to co-ordinate all system users and network outage requirements on SP Energy Network’s Transmission network, ensuring the network remains safe and secure. 

Assisting the Control Room with the delivery of all planned Transmission outages, the Planning Engineer may train as a “Transmission Control Person” and support the Control Room as part of their role as a Transmission Planning Engineer.  A part time shift pattern would apply if applicable.

Responsibilities
As part of the Operational Planning team, you will play a key role in the development and establishment of an integrated Distribution and Transmission Planning function. You will support the delivery of coordinated weekly and day-ahead Transmission and Distribution plans to the Control Room, ensuring the efficient execution of the outage programme.

You will contribute to all aspects of Customer Service within the Planning function, proactively and reactively responding to customer requirements while supporting the achievement of key performance indicators.

Maintaining effective planning interfaces across all system users and working closely with National Grid Electricity System Operator (NESO) to optimise system access for the business and the security of supplies to our end customers, you will contribute to the overall performance and success of the Planning team, supporting the achievement of operational objectives both individually and collectively, while acting as an effective and engaged member of the wider Operational Planning team.

In addition, you will undertake the responsibilities of a Control Person, assisting the Control Room with the safe and effective execution of planned system outages which may require working a shift rota.

What you’ll bring

You will possess a strong working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and operational practices, with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service.

Demonstrating a sound understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, you will be familiar with network and business data management systems, as well as relevant regulatory requirements and documentation.

With an awareness of network development policies and procedures, you will have the ability to develop effective solutions to complex operational challenges while applying excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.

You will bring expert knowledge of System Security Standards and their interaction with system capability requirements. Broad operational experience across electricity networks, including Distribution and Transmission environments, and ideally generation, is desirable. A strong understanding of Company Safety Rules and associated procedures for working on high-voltage electrical equipment is also essential.

As an experienced user of PowerOn and PI systems, you will have a strong working knowledge of power system analysis tools and techniques, with a detailed understanding of load flow studies and contingency analysis.

Qualified to degree level or HNC in an engineering discipline, you will have significant relevant experience gained within a similar operational environment.

Strong IT skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Whats 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 purchases

• 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 >£10.6 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.

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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.

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September-12-2026