Senior Electrical power system´s Engineer - Electrical CoE Discipline

Head Energy Consulting AS; Finland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or project employment

Career guidance

Mentoring

Courses access

Job summary

Head Energy Consulting AS is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer to lead dynamic simulations for grid-connection and compliance projects. You will own end-to-end studies, build models, validate results, and develop custom dynamic models for clients and grid operators.

The role requires 5+ years in power system studies, expertise in PSSE/PSCAD/PowerFactory/ETAP, and MATLAB/Python scripting. English is mandatory; Finnish or Swedish is also required.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization preferred.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Finnish or Swedish is a must.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Experience: 5+ years in power system studies and modeling.
• Programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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 and validation.
• Develop and maintain user-defined dynamic models (generators, converters, BESS, HVDC/FACTS).
• Support black-start, islanding, and power quality/harmonics studies for clients.
• Act as technical point of contact for stakeholders on dynamic scope and submissions.
• Review models and reports and enforce quality standards across the team.
• Contribute to model library and templates for consistency and speed.
• Support proposals with technical input for dynamic simulation scope.
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers on dynamic simulation tools and grid codes.

Skills

Power systems studies

Dynamic simulation

Problem solving

Project management

MATLAB/Python scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in 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.

Applications will be evaluated continuously

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.

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