(Senior) Power Grids & Systems Analyst

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH in the UK is seeking a seasoned energy transmission specialist to shape decisions across grid infrastructure, energy markets and new asset development. You will translate technical transmission insights into commercially relevant recommendations that influence investment cases and portfolio value.

Working with senior stakeholders across Development, Commercial, Engineering and Regulatory Affairs, you will conduct power flow studies, assess market reforms and network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics or a similar field.
• At least five years’ relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UK power system, including transmission and distribution networks, grid connections, constraints, network charging, power markets and balancing markets.
• Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience of power flow simulations using tools such as DIgSILENT, Python or similar software.
• Professional fluency in English, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly.
• A collaborative and curious approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively, share knowledge and move decisions forward.
• Advantageous: experience designing and scaling AI-enabled approaches for data analysis, simulations and model validation.
• Advantageous: familiarity with energy regulation or market design in other European countries or at EU level.
• Advantageous: additional European language skills.

Responsibilities

• Bring insight into UK transmission and distribution systems, including network development, grid connections, network charges, congestion, curtailment and flexibility.
• Support decisions throughout the asset lifecycle, from site selection and development through to commercial operation.
• Assess how network constraints, market reforms and system needs affect revenues, costs, risks and value opportunities.
• Conduct power flow and congestion studies using in-house tools and external consultants.
• Translate complex technical and commercial analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations for senior management.
• Build and improve AI-enabled approaches for data analysis, simulations and model validation across the team’s work.
• Connect technical and commercial perspectives across a matrix organisation, helping teams align around shared priorities.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Analytical skills

English fluency

Collaboration

Python

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power Systems degree

Energy Economics

Tools

DIgSILENT

Python

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Play a key role in shaping strategic decisions across grid infrastructure, energy markets and new asset development. You'll turn technical transmission insight into commercially relevant recommendations that influence investment cases, portfolio value and strategy across our UK renewables, batteries and flexible generation assets.

Working with senior stakeholders across Development, Commercial, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs and Market Analysis, you'll help us navigate a rapidly evolving power system and unlock opportunities created by the energy transition.

About the role

• Bring insight into UK transmission and distribution systems, including network development, grid connections, network charges, congestion, curtailment and flexibility.
• Support decisions throughout the asset lifecycle, from site selection and development through to commercial operation.
• Assess how network constraints, market reforms and system needs affect revenues, costs, risks and value opportunities.
• Conduct power flow and congestion studies using in-house tools and external consultants.
• Translate complex technical and commercial analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations for senior management.
• Build and improve AI-enabled approaches for data analysis, simulations and model validation across the team’s work.
• Connect technical and commercial perspectives across a matrix organisation, helping teams align around shared priorities.

Job requirements and experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics or a similar field.
• At least five years’ relevant experience gained at a utility, renewable developer, grid or system operator, energy consultancy or similar organisation.
• Strong knowledge of the UK power system, including transmission and distribution networks, grid connections, constraints, network charging, power markets and balancing markets.
• Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience of power flow simulations using tools such as DIgSILENT, Python or similar software.
• Professional fluency in English, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly to technical, commercial and senior audiences.
• A collaborative and curious approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively, share knowledge and move decisions forward in an evolving environment.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Experience designing and scaling responsible AI-enabled approaches for data analysis, simulations and model validation.
• Familiarity with energy regulation or market design in other European countries or at EU level.
• Additional European language skills.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWE Supply & Trading, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits

We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Shape investment, development and portfolio decisions across our UK renewables, storage and flexible generation assets.
• Build broad expertise across power systems, transmission, market design, asset economics and commercial strategy.
• Work closely with senior experts across Development, Commercial, Engineering and Regulatory Affairs.
• Develop from a technical specialist into a strategic business partner within a leading integrated energy company.
• Join a collaborative, growing team where different perspectives and shared learning are valued.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.