Power System Planning Expert
Who we are
Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy driving innovation and excellence across the energy sector. Building on the expertise of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), EGI provides strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services to address the complex challenges of the energy transition.
With offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA, EGI collaborates with clients worldwide to deliver high-impact projects in power system planning, smart grid design and digitalisation, asset management, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration.
As we continue to grow and expand our international presence, our ambition is to become a global leader in power systems consultancy, contributing to the development of resilient and sustainable energy systems worldwide.
Your function
EGI wishes to reinforce its team working on Power System Planning in the context of deep integration of renewable energy sources, expected significant growth of electricity demand & need to reinforce interconnections. To achieve this, we are looking for experienced professionals with expertise in the field of power system planning. These experts will take part in local and international projects.
Typical activities involve ( but are not limited to) :
* Analysis and definition of planning principles;
* Power System Model definition and validation;
* Enhancing methodologies to plan power systems facing massive RES & BESS integration, demand evolution and optimisation of transmission investments;
* Mastering links with technico-economic models to define critical operating points;
* Steady-state analysis (load flow, short circuit calculations, hosting capacity, etc);
* Dynamic stability analysis (frequency, transient & voltage stability..);
* Support the analysis and evaluation of grid reliability and security (eg capacity calculation, balancing, operational planning..);
* Writing reports presenting results of the analysis;
Support the company's business development teams in identifying and pursuing opportunities by establishing trusted relationships with our clients and developing of proposals.
Your responsibilities will be decided based on your competencies and expertise and will be discussed during your interviews with managers.
Your profile
* Master's degree in Engineering;
* 3+ years of experience in Power System Planning (Master planning, pre-feasibility of new transmission investments, RES system integration, BESS optimization, sizing state-of-the-art technological solutions,…);
* Mastering power system simulation tools (PowerFactory, PSSE)
* Team Player
* Good oral presentation skills
* Fluent in English;
Knowledge of German, Dutch and/or French is a strong asset.
What we offer
* Permanent contract;
* Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
* Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities.
At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organization, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.
Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralised production and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.
Location
Brussels – Mobility required: 20% worldwide (willingness to travel abroad for international assignments, depending on the business development or project needs).
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