Senior Electrical power system´s Engineer – Electrical CoE Discipline.

Head Energy AS; Finland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or project work

Mentoring and career guidance

Pension and insurance schemes

Course access

Job summary

Head Energy AS is seeking a Senior Electrical Power System Engineer to lead dynamic studies and grid-code compliance projects in Finland. You will own end-to-end delivery, develop dynamic models, and support grid-connection analyses for energy and industrial clients.

The role requires 5+ years in power system studies, strong PSSE/PSCAD/PowerFactory/ETAP experience, and English fluency with Finnish or Swedish. Mentoring and collaboration across a distributed team are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems specialization preferred).
• 5+ years in power system studies and modeling.
• Proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP.
• Programming in MATLAB or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic/transient simulation studies for grid-connection and compliance.
• Own end-to-end delivery of grid code compliance studies and model validation.
• Develop and maintain dynamic models (generators, converters, BESS, HVDC/FACTS).
• Support black-start, islanding, and power quality studies for clients.
• Act as technical lead for client stakeholders on dynamic scope and submissions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to model library and templates.

Skills

English fluency

Finnish/Swedish language

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering - Power Systems

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

We are looking for Senior Electrical power system's Engineer – Electrical CoE Discipline

Pnr: 23698

Job Description

• Lead dynamic/transient simulation studies using PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSS/E for grid-connection and compliance projects.
• Own end-to-end delivery of Grid code compliance studies including model build, validation.
• Develop and maintain user-defined dynamic models (generators, converters, BESS, HVDC/FACTS) to client and grid-operator specification.
• Support black-start, islanding, and power quality/harmonics studies for power plant and industrial clients.
• Act as technical point of contact for client stakeholders on dynamic simulation scope, findings, and compliance submissions.
• Review and validate models and reports produced by India-based PSS engineers; enforce technical quality standards across the distributed team.
• Contribute to internal model library and template development to improve modelling consistency and delivery speed.
• Support proposal and bid technical input for dynamic simulation scope on new client RFQs.
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers on dynamic simulation tools, grid codes, and modelling best practice.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems specialization preferred).
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Finnish or Swedish is must.
• Presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Project Management skills is seen as an advantage
• Experience: 5+ years in power system studies and modeling.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python for automation and custom analysis is added advantage.
• Knowledge Areas:
• Transmission & distribution system planning.
• Renewable integration and grid compliance.
• Protection systems and coordination.
• Power quality and stability analysis.

Personal Traits

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Language

• English
• Norwegian

In Head Energy You Get

• Permanent- or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to the industry´s most exciting job opportunities
• Personal follow-up, mentoring and career guidance
• A large variety of project opportunities
• Good pension- and insurance schemes
• A pleasant and positive work environment
• Access to both specific and general courses.

Applications will be evaluated continuously