Senior Electrical power system's Engineer – Electrical CoE Discipline

Head Energy Consulting AS; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Insurance

Job summary

Head Energy Consulting AS seeks a Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer to lead dynamic simulations for grid-connection and compliance projects. You will own end-to-end studies, build models, and ensure quality for clients across projects in Norway.

Fluency in English plus Finnish or Swedish is required, with MATLAB/Python programming as a bonus. We value mentorship, technical leadership, and development of internal modelling templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in power system studies and modeling.
• Proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and ETAP.
• Fluent in English, and either Finnish or Swedish.
• Programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic and transient simulation studies for grid-connection and compliance projects.
• Own end-to-end delivery of Grid code compliance studies including model build and validation.
• Develop and maintain dynamic models (generators, converters, BESS, HVDC/FACTS) to client specs.
• Support black-start, islanding, and power quality/harmonics studies for clients.
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers on dynamic simulation tools and grid codes.

Skills

Power system studies

Modeling

MATLAB

Python

English

Finnish/Swedish

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical power system's Engineer – Electrical CoE Discipline

• Sektor Privat

Lead dynamic and transient simulation studies using PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and PSS/E for grid-connection and compliance projects.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in power system studies and modeling
• Proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and ETAP
• Fluent in English, and either Finnish or Swedish
• Programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python is an advantage
• Permanent or project employment with competitive conditions
• Good pension and insurance schemes
• Personal follow-up, mentoring, and career guidance
• Access to specific and general courses

Senior Electrical power system's Engineer – Electrical CoE Discipline

We are looking for Senior Electrical power system's Engineer - Electrical CoE Discipline
Pnr: 23698
Job Description:

• Lead dynamic/transient simulation studies using PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSS/E for grid-connection and compliance projects.
• Own end-to-end delivery of Grid code compliance studies including model build, validation.
• Develop and maintain user-defined dynamic models (generators, converters, BESS, HVDC/FACTS) to client and grid-operator specification.
• Support black-start, islanding, and power quality/harmonics studies for power plant and industrial clients.
• Act as technical point of contact for client stakeholders on dynamic simulation scope, findings, and compliance submissions.
• Review and validate models and reports produced by India-based PSS engineers; enforce technical quality standards across the distributed team.
• Contribute to internal model library and template development to improve modelling consistency and delivery speed.
• Support proposal and bid technical input for dynamic simulation scope on new client RFQs.
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers on dynamic simulation tools, grid codes, and modelling best practice.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems specialization preferred).
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Finnish or Swedish is must.
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Project Management skills is seen as an advantage
• Experience: 5+ years in power system studies and modeling.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python for automation and custom analysis is added advantage.
• Knowledge Areas:
• Transmission & distribution system planning.
• Renewable integration and grid compliance.
• Protection systems and coordination.
• Power quality and stability analysis.

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

In Head Energy you get:

• Permanent- or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to the industry's most exciting job opportunities
• Personal follow-up, mentoring and career guidance
• A large variety of project opportunities
• Good pension- and insurance schemes
• A pleasant and positive work environment
• Access to both specific and general courses.

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