Power System Planning Expert

About the role

Elia Grid International (EGI), a global power systems consultancy founded on the expertise of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), is hiring a Power System Planning Expert in Riyadh. The role covers planning principles, power system modelling, steady-state and dynamic stability analysis, grid reliability and security, and supporting business development. The contract is permanent, with 10% mobility required worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and define planning principles
• Define and validate power system models
• Improve methods for planning power systems with large RES and BESS integration, demand evolution and optimized transmission investment
• Link techno-economic models to define critical operating points
• Perform steady-state analysis (load flow, short circuit, hosting capacity) and dynamic stability analysis (frequency, transient and voltage)
• Support grid reliability and security studies such as capacity calculation, balancing and operational planning
• Write reports presenting analysis results
• Help business development teams identify opportunities, build client relationships and develop proposals

Required 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 advanced technologies)
• Team player with good oral presentation skills
• Fluent English; knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset

Required skills

• Power system simulation tools: PowerFactory and PSSE
• Load flow, short circuit and stability analyses

What we offer

• Permanent contract
• Attractive salary package and extensive fringe benefits
• International environment in a fast-growing company
• Training, personal development and growth opportunities