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Principal Power Systems Engineer

Job

  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Field
    Application
  • Employment Type
    Part Time/Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Dusseldorf
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will conduct technical studies to analyze network loads, integrate renewable energy, and ensure grid compliance requirements are met in Germany and Europe.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Mott MacDonald is expanding its energy business in Germany and is seeking a Principal Power System Study Engineer to support the delivery of major transmission and distribution projects across Germany and Europe.
    • This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is energised by the challenge of building a specialist power systems capability in Germany.
    • You will contribute to major grid reinforcement, renewable integration and interconnection projects supporting the energy transition.
    • As a Principal Power System Studies Engineer, you will undertake technical studies to support transmission and distribution network planning, design and operation.
    • You will work closely with utilities, developers and multidisciplinary engineering teams across Europe.
    • Key responsibilities and duties include:
    • Deliver power system studies for transmission and distribution projects.
    • Perform load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability and contingency studies.
    • Assess grid code connections and compliance requirements for renewable energy and energy storage projects.
    • Entwickle Netzwerkmodelle und technische Berichte.
    • Support grid connection applications and compliance assessments.
    • Carry out power quality and harmonic distortion compliance assessments.
    • Abstimmen mit Kunden, Übertragungsbetreibern und Regulierungsbehörden.
    • Participate in technical reviews and design assurance activities.
    • Support project teams with specialist power systems expertise.
    • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the team.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

    Qualifications

    • Essential:
    • Proficiency with software such as DIgSILENT, PowerFactory, PSS SINACAL.
    • Knowledge of grid codes and utility standards.
    • Excellent communication skills in German and English.
    • Desirable:
    • Chartership or equivalent professional accreditation.

    Experience

    • Experience performing power system studies for transmission networks.
    • Experience within transmission, renewable energy or utility infrastructure.
    • Experience with 110kV, 220kV and 380kV networks.
    • Experience working with TSO or DSO clients.
    • Experience supporting grid connection and renewable integration projects.

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    What we offer

    • Major involvement in Germany's energy transition.
    • Join a professional team with entrepreneurial spirit to build an engineering team.
    • International career opportunities.
    • Flexible working arrangements.
    • Starke technische Entwicklungs- und Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten.
    • Opportunity to work on some of the most significant transmission projects in Europe.

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    Job Locations

    • Location Dusseldorf

      Nordrhein-Westfalen

      Germany

    About Your Employer

    Mott MacDonald

    Mott MacDonald

    Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned consulting firm operating internationally, providing engineering, management, and development services. The company is active in sectors such as transport, energy, water, and buildings, with its headquarters located in London. With over 20,000 employees, the firm has a presence in many countries around the world.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Consulting
  • Logo Mott MacDonald

    Principal Power Systems Engineer

    Location
    Dusseldorf
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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