Senior Power System Expert

Elia Grid International; Brussel; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

International environment

Training & development

Job summary

Elia Grid International is seeking a Senior Power System Expert to lead analysis and optimization of transmission systems amid high renewable energy integration. You will contribute to international projects, assess grid reliability, and define strategies for secure, cost-efficient operation.

The role emphasizes deep technical work, cross-country collaboration, and opportunities to shape energy transition solutions with a global client base.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Power System Operations and Security (balancing and RES integration).
• Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights for grid reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define operational principles for power systems.
• Define models and validate them for simulations and planning.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic stability analyses (load flow, short circuit, frequency, voltage stability).
• Support grid reliability studies and balancing/operational planning.

Skills

English fluency

Power system operations expertise

Data interpretation & insights

Power system simulation tools

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics/Physics

10+ years of experience in Power System Operations and Security

Tools

PowerFactory

PSSE

Job description

Senior Power System Expert

Who we are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company, part of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), specialising in complex power system challenges. Our goal is to provide high-quality solutions for the challenges of the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team of experts offer strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission, as well as a range of specialist solutions to a diverse and international client base in the power sector.

Elia Grid International has offices in Belgium, Germany, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Malaysia and Canada.

Your function

EGI wishes to reinforce its team working on Power System Operations and Security in the context of deep integration of renewable energy sources, Energy and Balancing Market Integration. To achieve this, we are looking for experienced professionals with expertise in the field of transmission system operation. These experts will take part in local and international projects focusing on RES integration, security of supply, sustainability and economic efficiency of Power Systems.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

• Analysis and definition of operational principles;
• Model definition and validation;
• Steady-state (load flow, short circuit calculations etc);
• Dynamic stability analysis (frequency, voltage stability..);
• Grid Code requirement and connection compliance studies;
• Support the analysis and evaluation of grid reliability and security (eg capacity calculation, balancing, operational planning..);
• Support the company's business development teams in identifying and pursuing opportunities by establishing trusted relationships with our clients and developing of proposals.

Your responsibilities will be decided based on your competencies and expertise and will be discussed during your interviews with managers.

Your profile

• Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics/Physics;
• 10+ years of experience in Power System Operations and Security (balancing and RES system integration, system operation and state-of-the-art technological solutions);
• Expertise in translating complex data into key strategic insights and valuable actions;
• Knowledge of power system simulation tools (PowerFactory, PSSE).
• Fluent in English;
• Knowledge of German, Dutch and/or French is a strong asset.

What we offer

• Permanent contract or freelance position;
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities.

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organization, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralized production and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

Location

Brussels/Berlin - Mobility required: 30% worldwide (willingness to travel abroad for international assignments depending on the business development or project needs).

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