Senior Power System Expert
Role Overview
The expert will reinforce the Power System Operations and Security team.
Projects focus on renewable integration, security of supply, sustainability, and economic efficiency of power systems.
Responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate's competencies and expertise.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Elia Grid International
Elia Grid International is an engineering consultancy within Elia Group and 50Hertz, specializing in complex power-system challenges and energy transition solutions.
The company provides strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in power transmission and serves international power-sector clients.
Role overview
The expert will reinforce the Power System Operations and Security team.
Projects focus on renewable integration, security of supply, sustainability, and economic efficiency of power systems.
Responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate's competencies and expertise.
Typical activities
- Analyze and define operational principles; define and validate models.
- Conduct steady-state studies, including load flow and short-circuit calculations.
- Analyze dynamic stability, including frequency and voltage stability.
- Conduct Grid Code and connection-compliance studies.
- Evaluate grid reliability and security, including capacity calculation, balancing, and operational planning.
- Support business development by pursuing opportunities, building client relationships, and developing proposals.
Profile
- Master's degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics.
- Around 10 years of experience in power system operations and security, including balancing, renewable integration, and system operation.
- Experience with HVDC, FACTS, and power electronics studies, including transient stability, fault analysis, and dynamic performance.
- Translate complex data into strategic insights and actions.
- Knowledge of PowerFactory, PSSE, and PSCAD simulation tools.
- Fluent English; Arabic and knowledge of the region are strong assets.
Contract and compensation
- The company offers either a permanent contract or a freelance position.
- The posting mentions an attractive salary package and fringe benefits but gives no amount or pay cadence.
Location and mobility
- The role is based in Riyadh and requires approximately 30% worldwide mobility for international assignments, depending on business development or project needs.
Development and environment
- The company describes an international professional environment and offers training, personal development, and growth opportunities.
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