Senior Project Engineer

PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT CLOSES THE DAY BEFORE ANY AUTOMATED DATE SHOWN – PLEASE REFER TO THE CLOSING DATE IN THE BODY OF THE ADVERTJob Title Senior Project Engineer – ProtectionLocation: Currie, EdinburghSalary from £53,280 to £66,600 + Excellent Benefits SchemeHelp us create a better future, quickerTo maintain, operate and develop SPT's Operational Protection capabilities safeguarding Scottish Powers efforts to help the UK reach its net zero targets.What you'll be doingDevelop & maintain Protection assets across the SPT networkProvide change-process performance to both internal and external stakeholdersMaintain a strong relationship with all departmental interfacesProvide feedback into Protection technical specifications for Major ProjectsDelivery of RIIO-price control period objectives.Operational response to Protection faults & defects. Interfacing with OCC to optimise team & system performance.Creating Protection configurations: implementation, testing & commissioning on-site.What you'll bringDeveloped negotiation, communication and people management skillsSignificant experience of Protection systems on the power system networkDeveloped understanding of industry standard Protection protocols and protocol emulation toolsDeveloped Transmission/Distribution operational experienceCapable of devising solutions to complex problems, individually and as part of a teamKnowledge of network and business data and network management systems.What's in it for youAs 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 leaveHoliday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare SchemesPayroll Giving and Charity Matched FundingTechnology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchasesElectric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket LoansHealthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health AssessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy SP Energy NetworksSP 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.MobilityPlease 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.IMPORTANTAdvert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowDecember