Senior Grid Integration & Power Systems Analyst

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analyst to drive grid integration studies in East London. You will perform power flow, stability and transient analyses, model dynamic components, and assess renewable and energy storage impacts on grid operations.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems and 7+ years of experience. Proficiency with PSS/E, PowerFactory, and DIgSILENT is essential; Pr.Eng is desirable.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering with focus on power systems.
• Strong experience in grid integration and reliability studies.
• Familiar with international grid codes and interconnection standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power flow, short circuit, stability, and transient analyses for transmission and distribution networks.
• Assess impacts of renewables and energy storage on grid operations and reliability.
• Develop and validate dynamic models for generators, loads, and controls.
• Study grid connection requirements and interconnection standards compliance.
• Analyze power quality, voltage/frequency issues and propose mitigations.
• Utilize PSS/E, PowerFactory, DIgSILENT, GE MAPS or similar tools.
• Prepare reports and present findings to internal stakeholders and regulators.
• Collab with planning, operations and engineering teams on grid development.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging grid integration challenges.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to analytical capability development.

Skills

Power system modeling

Grid integration

Power flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Stability analysis

Transient analysis

Communication skills

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Pr.Eng registration desired

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

DIgSILENT

GE MAPS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analyst to drive grid integration studies in East London. You will perform power flow, stability and transient analyses, model dynamic components, and assess renewable and energy storage impacts on grid operations.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems and 7+ years of experience. Proficiency with PSS/E, PowerFactory, and DIgSILENT is essential; Pr.Eng is desirable.