Senior Engineer (Data Modelling)

Senior Engineer (Data Modelling)

Glasgow

Salary starting from £53,280 to £66,600

Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date:  24/07/2025

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Data Modelling Engineer, you’ll develop and maintain EHV network models in PowerFactory, automate power system analysis, and support regulatory reporting. The role requires strong expertise in power systems, Python programming, and data integration across platforms like SCADA, GIS, and SAP.

• Develop and maintain up-to-date PowerFactory models for the EHV networks within the SP Distribution area.

• Support and enhance SPEN’s power system analysis tools, scripts, and automated processes across platforms such as PowerFactory, PI/SCADA, GIS and SAP.

• Perform detailed analysis and prepare data for annual Line Loss Factor calculations.

• Conduct Forward Cost Pricing analysis to support EHV distribution charging.

• Lead the delivery of Week24/42/50 reporting, data exchange with adjacent DNOs, Long-Term Development Statement (LTDS) production, and contribute to industry working groups to ensure license and grid code obligation are met.

• Provide technical guidance to senior management, peers and operational teams within your area of expertise.

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to effectively communicate network technical and security requirements ensure that SPEN’s position is well understood and viewed favourably.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in the GB power system, with strong skills in power system analysis software (especially DIgSILENT Powerfactory) and coding solutions

• Experience in performing complex power system studies (load flow, short circuit and power quality studies)

• Excellent written, verbal and technical communication skills, with excellent attention to details

• Ability to manage diverse and high-pressure workloads effectively

• Demonstrate ability to deliver complex, computationally intensive project to a high standard within tight deadlines.

• Innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to diverse practical solutions to complex challenges

• Strong influencing and communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

As a minimum, you will demonstrate:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in data science and programming languages application.

• Proficiency in power system modelling, knowledge of network analysis and design practices particularly using DIgSILENT Powerfactory

• Strong python programming language development skill for automating power system assessment and data management (e.g. Python, data handling, etc)

• Excellent IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and engineering software.

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 Savesmart 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 [email protected].

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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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