Power Systems Dynamics and Control Engineer

eRoots Analytics SL; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industrial PhD support

Career development

Work in Barcelona offices

Flexible hours

Job summary

eRoots Analytics SL in Barcelona is seeking a Power Systems, Electrical, Industrial, or Control Engineer to design power converters, build control architectures, and run high-fidelity simulations of modern grids.

A strong academic background in power systems, hands-on experience with PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD or Matlab/Simulink, and English proficiency are required; EU work permit is essential; join our Barcelona office at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in power systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least one simulation tool (PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink).
• Knowledge of power converter topologies, control schemes, and stability analysis.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate high-fidelity models of power electronics equipment for grid applications.
• Design and test control strategies to ensure compliance with international grid codes.
• Conduct grid integration and stability studies for large-scale projects.
• Support the development of our software tools and contribute to R&D initiatives.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Simulation experience

English proficiency

Education

MSc or PhD in control, power electronics, or power systems

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

eRoots Analytics is a technology startup developing breakthrough software and analysis for modern power systems. Founded in 2022, we are a team of 20+ specialists focused on solving the challenges of modern grids with high penetration of power-electronics-based resources.

The company was created with support from The Collider accelerator program, an initiative of the Mobile World Capital Barcelona. We are bringing to the market technologies developed by the CITCEA-UPC group at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, which has a strong academic record of accumulated research on the emerging field of modern power systems, going from long-term energy planning to microsecond-scale simulations. Get to know more about us at www.eroots.tech.

Your profile

We are looking for a Power Systems, Electrical, Industrial, or Control Engineer ready to make an impact in electrical modeling and simulation. Your work will involve designing power converters, building new control structures and architectures, as well as running simulations.

Must have:

• A strong academic background and a solid understanding of power systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least one simulation tool (PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink).
• Knowledge of power converter topologies, control schemes, and stability analysis.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• A collaborative spirit and the drive to thrive in a dynamic, innovative team.
• Valid EU work permit.
• Availability to work in our Barcelona office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience with multiple simulation platforms.
• Knowledge of a programming language (such as Python) for automation and algorithm development.
• Previous experience with converter design, grid integration studies or grid code compliance.
• MSc or PhD in control, power electronics, or power systems.

What you will do

• Develop and validate high-fidelity models of power electronics equipment (grid-forming and grid-following for various applications).
• Design and test control strategies to ensure compliance with international grid codes.
• Conduct comprehensive grid integration and stability studies for large-scale projects.
• Support the development of our software tools.
• Contribute to cutting-edge R&D initiatives that push the boundaries of power systems.

What we offer

• Compensation: a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary package.
• Growth: a unique opportunity to lead R&D projects and pursue a fully supported Industrial PhD at UPC while you work (if applicable).
• Career development: a clear path for growth in an expanding company, plus a budget for conferences and training.
• Great location: the chance to work in our modern offices in the heart of beautiful Barcelona.
• Flexible environment: flexible working hours to help you find a healthy work-life balance.
• Impactful work: join a mission-driven team that aims to transform the power systems field.