Senior Power System Studies Expert
Senior Power System Studies Expert
Location: Berlin, Germany
Sector: Power Transmission / Grid Infrastructure / Energy Transition
Key skills: PowerFactory, PSS/E, Power System Stability, System Security, RES Integration, Grid Code Compliance
Turner Lovell is supporting an international power systems consultancy and utility team working on some of the most complex challenges facing transmission networks as they transition towards higher levels of renewable generation.
We are looking for a Senior Power System Studies Expert to join a specialist consultancy and utilities team delivering projects for transmission system operators and energy-sector clients worldwide.
This is a senior technical position focused on understanding how renewable energy can be integrated into the grid. You will be responsible for Client engagement, developing young engineers delivering subject matter expertise to customers.
The Role
You will work on international projects covering renewable energy integration, power system security, operational planning and grid stability.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Development and validation of power system models alongside coaching young engineers
- Steady-state studies, including load flow and short-circuit analysis
- EMT studies and dynamic stability studies, particularly frequency and voltage stability using PSCAD
- Grid reliability and system security assessments
- Grid Code and connection compliance studies
- Supporting operational planning, capacity calculation and balancing activities
- Analysis of the impact of increasing renewable and inverter-based generation on transmission networks
- Translating complex simulation results into clear technical and strategic recommendations
Your Profile
We are looking for people with:
- 10+ years' experience within power systems, transmission networks, system operations or grid studies
- Strong knowledge of power system operations, security and stability
- Hands-on experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and/or PSS/E
- Experience performing load flow, short-circuit and dynamic stability studies
- Knowledge of Grid Codes and grid connection compliance
- Experience with renewable energy integration
- Exposure to transmission system operators (TSOs) or transmission-level networks
- Fluent English and German
Experience with PSCAD, HVDC, IBR, grid-forming/grid-following technologies, balancing or capacity calculation would be beneficial.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on complex international transmission-system projects
- Direct exposure to major TSOs and utility clients
- Tackle some of the key technical challenges created by large-scale renewable integration
- Exposure to offshore integration, HVDC and interconnection projects
- Combine deep technical power-system expertise with strategic client advisory work
- Opportunity to develop towards technical and solution leadership
- International environment with projects across Europe and worldwide
Interested?
If you're looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure and energy projects, please get in touch:
Rhys Darbyshire
Rhys.darbyshire@turnerlovell.com
+33 7 45 88 33 90