Electricity Market Systems - Digital Energy Power System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Power Systems Optimization Engineer in Edinburgh, Scotland, to lead and implement software solutions for electricity markets. The role requires a Master's or PhD in Power Systems, experience in software development, and strong programming skills, particularly in C++. The position includes remote work options for up to 3 days per week, fostering a collaborative environment with international teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Power Systems with a strong background in mathematical optimization and modelling.
• Experience in software development and end-to-end delivery.
• Experience in the Electricity Market field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of power systems application software.
• Manage task planning, progress tracking, and budget monitoring for assigned projects.
• Provide technical expertise to support business development activities.

Skills

Mathematical optimization

Programming fundamentals

C++ programming

DevOps

Agile methodology

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Power Systems

Tools

AIMMS software

Python

Java

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Power Systems Optimization Engineer will be a key member of the Services team responsible for delivering software solutions in the Energy domain. This role involves leading the implementation of advanced optimization-based applications for Electricity Markets (MMS). A significant focus of the role will be on developing and optimizing software applications for electricity markets, including working on flow-based projects and market operations. The role spans functional design, software design, development, testing, and application integration in various power system domains, including transmission networks, distribution, and energy markets.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the specification, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of power systems and electricity markets application software for nodal and zonal markets, including flow-based market projects.
• Performing integration, tuning, results analysis, defect identification, and correction for power system applications, with a focus on optimization-based software for electricity markets.
• Ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards and procedures throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Managing task planning, progress tracking, and budget monitoring for assigned projects.
• Contributing to overall project planning, including cost estimation, risk assessment, and mitigation strategy development.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with customers and partners, addressing general and specific issues in the area of expertise.
• Providing technical expertise to support business development activities, including marketing, sales, and tendering for proposals and product demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Master\'s degree or PhD in Power Systems with a strong background in mathematical optimization and modelling
• Experience in software development and end-to-end delivery
• A good foundation in programming and software fundamentals
• Experience in the Electricity Market field is a plus

Desired skills and experience

Technical knowledge and experience are expected in the following domains:

• Solid knowledge of power systems, particularly in network modeling, network analysis, and control applications
• Proven experience in leading the implementation of software solutions in the energy domain
• Familiarity with energy market operations, such as flow-based market coupling and balancing markets, is a plus
• Experience with DevOps and Agile methodology
• Proficiency in C++ programming; AIMMS software; additional skills in Python, Java, or similar are a plus
• Experience working in a CI/CD environment (GitHub, test automation, etc.)

Abilities

• Experience working with international distributed teams across multiple locations
• Process and methodology oriented
• Excellent people skills, with a proven ability to lead teams towards common goals; experience with offshore teams is essential
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work across the organization
• Capacity to promote continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel within Europe as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical designs and solutions to customers
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is a plus

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland with remote work possible for up to 3 days.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No