Senior Grid Studies Engineer (80-100%)

Swissgrid AG; Prilly; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking options

Flexible hours

Pension plan

Professional development

Education funding

Competitive salary

Job summary

Swissgrid AG invites applications for a Senior Grid Studies Engineer to advance grid development models and long‑term transmission planning. You will build and maintain dynamic network models, run stability studies, and contribute to technical requirements for grid connections.

The role requires a Master's in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of voltage stability, and 5+ years in grid studies. Expect international collaboration, scripting in Python/MATLAB, and a competitive Swiss salary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in electrical networks.
• Deep knowledge of methods and equipment for maintaining voltage stability (static and dynamic).
• Excellent knowledge of power system calculations (load flow, short-circuit, dynamic analyses) and voltage maintenance.
• Knowledge of the electricity market and market models.
• Experience with power simulation tools such as PSS/E, Neplan and EMTP.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in grid studies within the energy sector.
• Scripting skills, e.g., Python and MATLAB.
• Very good command of German or French, plus good English.

Responsibilities

• Modeling components of the electrical power system for dynamic analyses.
• Maintain and extend network models for planning and stability studies.
• Conduct grid studies (load flow, short‑circuit, RMS/EMT) focusing on stability.
• Define and verify requirements for grid connection applicants (stability, voltage, power quality).
• Analyze dynamic behaviour of the power system and impact of new installations.
• Collaborate with grid operators, generators and international partners.
• Manage and review verification of external studies.
• Develop tools and automation scripts for stability studies.
• Represent Swissgrid in national and international working groups.

Skills

Voltage stability

Power system calculations

Scripting (Python)

MATLAB

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

Neplan

EMTP

Job description

Electricity flows with us. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, we do our utmost every day to develop the best solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.

For our Grid Development and Studies team - responsible for grid models and analyses for long-term transmission grid planning - we are looking for someone to join us in Aarau or Prilly as soon as possible. Would you like to join us in making an important contribution to the security of Switzerland’s electricity supply? Then we look forward to receiving your application for the position of

Senior Grid Studies Engineer (80-100%) - 1644

Help keep Switzerland’s lights on

• Modeling the various components of the electrical power system for dynamic analyses, including conventional and power electronics-based equipment
• Maintaining and extending the network models used for planning and stability studies
• Conducting grid studies (load flow, short-circuit calculations, RMS and EMT simulations), with a focus on voltage and dynamic stability of the system
• Defining and verifying technical requirements to be met by grid connection applicants in the areas of system stability, voltage support and power quality
• Analysis of the dynamic behaviour of the power system and assessment of the impact of new grid-connected installations and technologies
• Participating in projects with grid operators, power generators and national and international partners
• Managing and reviewing verification of studies carried out by external partners
• Developing tools and automation scripts for conducting stability studies
• Representing Swissgrid in national and international working groups in your area of specialization

This is how you make a difference

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, with a specialization in electrical networks, or equivalent education
• In depth knowledge of methods and equipment for maintaining static and dynamic voltage stability
• Excellent knowledge of power system calculations (load flow, short-circuit calculations, dynamic analyses) and voltage maintenance
• Knowledge of the electricity market and market models
• Experience using power simulation tools such as PSS/E, Neplan and EMTP
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of grid studies within the energy sector
• Scripting skills, for example with Python and MATLAB
• Very good command of either German or French, together with a good command of English

This is what we offer

• Autonomous and flexible organisation of working time (42 hours per week) including teleworking options
• 25 to 30 working days of holidays, and annual closure of the company between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Attractive social benefits and an attractive pension fund
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial and/or working time support for internal or external further education and training
• A competitive salary and recognition for good performance

About Us

The Grid Development and Studies team (eight people) is responsible for grid development studies. We work with Swiss distribution system operators, power plant operators and other transmission system operators. We are responsible for model management and grid analyses for long-term planning. As part of this work, we assess applications for connection to the transmission grid and conduct the studies required to analyse the system’s stability and dynamic behaviour in connection with planned projects.