Senior Analyst

CSTEP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CSTEP is seeking a Senior Analyst to support development of a cleaner, smarter and more resilient power system. You will work on India's energy transition, addressing complex challenges and contributing to evidence-based policy and planning.

The role involves collaboration with government agencies, utilities and stakeholders to enable renewable integration and long‑term planning. The position is a 2-year fixed-term role contributing to national and state-level power sector projects, including

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Power Systems.
• Experience with transmission planning studies and power system analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system planning studies across generation, transmission, and distribution networks.
• Engage with state power sector officials to collect data required for planning studies.
• Develop technical reports, policy briefs, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Present research findings and recommendations to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Prepare concept notes, project proposals, and research ideas on relevant topics, considering their societal impact and practical applicability.

Skills

Transmission planning

Load flow studies

Short-circuit studies

Transient stability

Renewable integration

Power generation ops

Documentation

Policy research

Travel willingness

DigSILENT

PSS/E

ETAP

MiPower

CYME

Python

Education

BE/ME in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Analyst to support the development of a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient power system. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of India's energy transition by addressing complex power system challenges and contributing to evidence-based policy and planning. The selected candidate will collaborate with government agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders to develop solutions for renewable energy integration, transmission network strengthening, and long‑term power system planning. This is a 2-year fixed-term position offering the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact national and state‑level projects in the power sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system planning studies across generation, transmission, and distribution networks.
• Engage with state power sector officials to collect data required for planning studies.
• Develop technical reports, policy briefs, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Present research findings and recommendations to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Prepare concept notes, project proposals, and research ideas on relevant topics, considering their societal impact and practical applicability.

Qualifications

BE/ME in a relevant field (Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or Power Systems)

Skill Set

• Hands‑on experience in transmission network planning studies.
• Experience conducting load flow, short‑circuit, and transient stability studies.
• Understanding of renewable energy grid integration studies.
• Understanding of the operational aspects of power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Ability to document and publish research findings through technical reports, journal articles, conference papers, op‑eds, and newsletters.
• Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in the power sector.
• Willingness to travel for data collection and to present study findings to utilities and other stakeholders.
• Hands‑on experience with power system analysis software such as DIgSILENT, PSS E, ETAP, MiPower, and CYME.
• Knowledge of Python programming is an advantage.

Duration

24 months

CSTEP, one of India’s top think tanks, enhances policymaking through science and technology for a sustainable, secure, and inclusive society. Grants and donations made to the organisation are eligible for exemptions u/s 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. CSTEP is also registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.