Senior Power System Expert

EarthStream Global; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Earthstream, a global engineering consultancy, is expanding its Power System Operations and Security team in Germany to address deep RES integration and energy market challenges. The role focuses on analyzing and optimizing transmission system operation, balancing, and grid reliability across international projects.

The successful candidate will bring a Master’s in engineering, 10 years’ experience, and fluency in English, with strong skills in PowerFactory/PSSE and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics/Physics.
• 10 years of experience in Power System Operations and Security.
• Expertise in translating data into strategic insights.
• Experience with grid simulation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational principles and model definitions.
• Perform steady-state load-flow and short-circuit studies.
• Conduct dynamic stability analyses (frequency/voltage).
• Check Grid Code requirements and connection compliance.
• Support grid reliability and security studies.
• Assist business development with client proposals.

Skills

Power System Operations

Security

RES integration

Data to insights

Education

Master's in Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

PSSE

Job description

A global engineering consultancy specialising in complex power system challenges, dedicated to providing high-quality solutions for the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team of experts offers strategic, technical, and regulatory advice across all fields related to power transmission, as well as specialist solutions to a diverse international client base in the power sector.

Your function

We wish to reinforce our team working on Power System Operations and Security in the context of deep integration of renewable energy sources and Energy/Balancing Market Integration. To achieve this, we are looking for experienced professionals with expertise in transmission system operation. These experts will participate 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 analysis (load flow, short circuit calculations, etc.);
• Dynamic stability analysis (frequency, voltage stability, etc.);
• Grid Code requirement and connection compliance studies;
• Support the analysis and evaluation of grid reliability and security (e.g., capacity calculation, balancing, operational planning);
• Support business development teams in identifying and pursuing opportunities by establishing trusted relationships with clients and developing proposals.

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;
• Additional language skills are considered a strong asset.