Grid Studies Engineer (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity moves our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to the security of supply on the grid side in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

For our Grid Development and Studies team - responsible for the network models and analyses for the long-term planning of the transmission grid - we are looking for reinforcement as soon as possible. Do you want to make an important contribution to the secure electricity supply in Switzerland with us? Then we look forward to your application as

Grid Studies Engineer (80-100%) - 1538 in Aarau or Prilly

Ensure electricity in Switzerland

In this varied and demanding position, you are responsible for creating models and conducting studies for the long-term development of the transmission grid.

• Creation of network models with all elements of the system "generation plants – lines/transformers – loads" to perform various types of analyses.
• Performing calculations for the long-term planning of the transmission grid (load flow calculations, security analyses, short circuits, dynamic RMS and EMT analyses).
• Conducting studies in collaboration with partners (transmission and distribution grid operators, producers).
• Analysis of grid connection requests to the transmission grid and dimensioning of the planned plants.
• Development of scripts to automate the processes used in various network planning studies.
• Representation of Swissgrid in national and international working groups in your field of expertise.

This is how you make a difference

We are looking for an independent, organized person with synthetic thinking and good presentation skills. In addition, you bring the following profile:

• Bachelor or Master in electrical engineering, ideally with a focus on power grids, or a comparable education.
• Very good knowledge in the field of power grid calculations (load flow, short circuit, dynamic analyses).
• Knowledge of the electricity market and market models.
• Experience with network simulation tools such as PSS/E, Neplan, and EMTP.
• Several years of experience in network studies within the energy industry are an advantage.
• Knowledge in script programming (e.g., with Python and Matlab).
• Very good German or French skills (at least one of the two languages) and good English skills.

How we inspire you

We offer versatile and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in a motivated team. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week) with possibilities for home office.
• 25-30 working days of vacation as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year.
• Advanced social benefits and an attractive pension fund.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Financial and/or time support for internal or external training.
• Competitive salary and reward for good performance.

About us

The Grid Development and Studies team (eight people) is responsible for studies on network development. We work with Swiss distribution network or power plant operators as well as with foreign TSOs. We are responsible for managing the network models and analyses for long-term planning. In doing so, we review grid connection requests to the transmission grid and carry out necessary studies to analyze the stability and dynamic behavior of the system with the planned projects.

Contact person

If interested, Charlotte De Keersmaecker looks forward to receiving complete application documents via the career portal.