Power System Network Model Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is seeking a Power System Network Model Engineer to develop and maintain Transmission EMS network models and support real-time operations.

The role focuses on topology, connectivity, and state estimation within EMS and related applications, with collaboration across TSOs, utilities, and control centres. Requires a strong background in electrical power systems and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Power Systems engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience in EMS network modelling and related areas.
• Experience with TSOs, ISOs, utilities or control centres.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and validate Transmission EMS Network Models.
• Create device relationships across substations and transmission assets.
• Build and maintain connectivity and topology models.
• Validate models with data integrity checks.
• Support modelling for new commissioning and asset updates.
• Ensure consistency with EMS, SCADA and GIS systems.
• Analyse model discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Support State Estimator, Network Topology Processor and Power Flow.
• Participate in model migrations and system upgrades.
• Develop modelling standards and documentation.

Skills

Transmission EMS Network Modelling

Power System Applications

Device relationship creation

Network connectivity modelling

State Estimation

Load Flow and Contingency Analysis

Operational power system principles

Python

Stakeholder management

Risk identification & communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering

Tools

GE PowerOn

GE XA/21

SQL

XML

Job description

Power System Network Model Engineer

Location:Woking based 5 days a week / Hybrid if SC Cleared
Contract: Contract opportunity
Recruitment Partner: ARM

ARM is working with a leading technology and transformation organisation to recruit an experienced Power System Network Model Engineer with strong expertise in Transmission EMS Network Modelling and Power System Applications.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex power system and operational technology projects, supporting the development and maintenance of accurate EMS network models used for real-time transmission system operations.

The Role

As a Power System Network Model Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and validating Transmission EMS Network Models, ensuring accurate representation of substations, transmission assets, network topology, connectivity, telemetry and operational equipment.

You will support critical EMS applications including Network Topology Processing, State Estimation, Power Flow, Contingency Analysis and Real-Time Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance Transmission EMS Network Models.
• Create and manage device relationships across substations, busbars, circuit breakers, transformers, transmission lines, generators and other network assets.
• Build and maintain accurate connectivity and topology models.
• Validate network models and perform data integrity and quality assurance checks.
• Support modelling for new commissioning, network changes and asset updates.
• Ensure consistency between EMS, SCADA, GIS, Asset Management and Planning systems.
• Analyse and resolve model discrepancies affecting EMS applications.
• Support State Estimator, Network Topology Processor, Power Flow and Contingency Analysis functions.
• Participate in network model migrations, system upgrades and integration activities.
• Develop technical documentation, modelling standards and operational procedures.
• Support model governance, audit readiness and compliance activities.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships effectively.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Transmission EMS Network Modelling and Power System Applications.
• Expertise in device relationship creation and network connectivity modelling.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Transmission network topology
  • Substation configurations
  • Network connectivity
  • State Estimation
  • Load Flow and Contingency Analysis
  • Operational power system principles
• Experience with EMS platforms such as GE PowerOn or GE XA/21.
• Knowledge of IEC CIM standards (IEC 61970/61968) and model exchange processes.
• Experience with SCADA point-to-device mapping and telemetry modelling.
• Understanding of databases, SQL and XML.
• Experience with automation scripting, preferably Python.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate project risks while managing changing priorities.

Experience Required

• Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years' experience in Power System Network Modelling, EMS Applications or Utility Operational Technology.
• Experience working with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Independent System Operators (ISOs), utilities or control centres.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced EMS Network Modelling specialist to contribute to complex transmission network projects and support the systems underpinning real-time power system operations.